The Leader team covers a wide range of cases at our area's Crown and Magistrates Courts each week.
Here's a roundup of some of the cases we have reported on over the last week.
Man delivered 'hay-maker' punch to woman's head outside nightclub, court told
This man found himself in the dock after becoming "out of control" in Wrexham city centre.
His behaviour was likened to that of an animal - but prosecuting counsel said such a comparison would be an "insult to animals."
Read more about this case here.
Man sentenced after pub 'push' causes skull fracture and bleed on brain
This man appeared in court after what he described as a "scuffle" at a pub left a man with numerous injuries.
A court heard the victim had been 'enjoying the Christmas spirit' at the premises, before he was pushed out into the street, where he fell.
Read more about this case here.
Dangerous dog 'put to sleep' after unprovoked attack near library, court told
This defendant appeared before the Magistrates Court after his dog attacked another person's pet.
The court heard the victim's dog was left with punctures to his head and neck, as well as damage to his ear.
Read more about this case here.
Police raided drug dealer's home but he carried on - now he's behind bars
This man was in court after numerous drugs and thousands of pounds in cash were seized from him by North Wales Police.
A expert for the force said the defendant had been operating "between middle market supply and street dealer" levels.
Read more about this case here.
Man must pay £2,000 compensation to victim he drunkenly attacked outside pub
A court heard the victim in this case required facial reconstruction surgery following the offence, as his lip was "split in two."
The defendant, who had "no recollection" of the incident due to his level of intoxication, was labelled "drunk as a skunk" by a Judge.
Read more about this case here.
Wrexham thief with ‘appalling record’ jailed after stealing meat and clothes
A court heard this defendant, who has an “extensive conviction record,” helped himself to various joints of meat in a supermarket, as well as t-shirts in a sporting goods store.
He was dealt with in his absence as he'd refused to leave his cell.
The sentencing Judge said he was a "defendant not prepared to conform to the rules of society."
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