I lived in Derby for 3 years so I should be able to answer this one. As you come out the front entrance of station you've got 'the merry widows' on the corner and opposite that is the Waterfall (but i think this may be home fans). I wouldn't drink in either of those, however about 2 minutes down...
Should never have been sent to prison in the first place. It should be used only for violent offenders.
However he should be doing some sort of community payback. Perhaps meeting with ex-servicemen would be appropriate.