RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Dean Gary Paul Lepage, 19, of Lambrook Road, Taunton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, community order, 40 hours unpaid work, £85 victim surcharge, £45 costs. (G).

Kevin Brian Lewis, 48, of no fixed address, possession of heroin, possession of cannabis, detained in the courthouse. (G).

Charmain Smith, 23, of Moorland Road, Taunton, damaged a car, 12 months conditional discharge, £350 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Sean Houlihan, 21, of Sandhill Farm Cottages, Bilbrook, driving without due care and attention, £173 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, five points. (G).

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