RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

David John Reed, 59, of Dunkleys Way, Taunton, in charge of a car when over the drink drive limit, £700 fine, £70 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban. (G).

Jane Caroline Rollason, 63, of Station Road, Norton Fitzwarren, damaged a car, six months conditional discharge, £100 compensation, £15 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).

Shaun Aaron Walsh, 23, of East Reach, Taunton, two counts of theft, £64.99 compensation; used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £100 compensation. (G).

Shaun Robert Joy, 38, of Chestnut Close, Wellington, speeding, £160 fine, £20 victim surcharge, four points. (G).

Benjamin Joseph Justin, 36, of no fixed address, drunk and disorderly, £37 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Details supplied by the courts.