RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Michelle Clothier, 37, of Dorchester Road, Taunton, failed to give a specimen of breath, £550 fine, £55 victim surcharge, £310 costs, 16 months driving ban. (G).

Anthony McClellan, 31, c/o Anchor Street, Watchet, two counts of theft, community order, 80 hours unpaid work, £160 compensation, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Nicusor-Liviu Mera, 28, of Meare Green Farm, North Curry, speeding, £150 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, three points. (G).

Anthony James Carpenter, 23, of Howard Road, Wellington, driving without insurance, £120 fine, £20 victim surcharge, six months driving ban; driving without correct licence, £40 fine; failed to give information relating to the identity of a driver, no separate penalty. (G).

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