RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Patrick Brian Arkless, 29, of Eastbourne Court, Taunton, six counts of theft, one other offence admitted and taken into consideration, breached a conditional discharge imposed for shoplifting, community order, £204.50 compensation, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

Ben Waygood, 23, of Cheddon Road, Taunton, theft of a rug from Poundstretcher, community order, £9.99 compensation, £85 costs, £85 victim surcharge; breached a community order imposed for common assault, community order. (G).

Vladimir Godus, 39, of Greenway Road, Taunton, drink driving, £80 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

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