article_snippet: But they were spared jail and given suspended prison sentences when they appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday.
article_snippet: Donovan, was given a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work.
article_snippet: Donovan was also banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £500 compensation to PC Akwaal Baryana.
article_snippet: Daniel received a four-month suspended sentence, 120 hours of unpaid work and a 12-month driving ban, and will have to pay £250 compensation.
article_snippet: Recorder Richard Benson QC said Recorder Richard Benson QC had decided 'with some trepidation' not to send some trepidation' to prison, adding: 'This was inexcusable and potentially lethal behaviour. '
article_snippet: Some will say I am failing in my duty but Some would not have had the benefit of reading the reports I have seen and hearing the mitigation.'