RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

David James Entwistle, 38, of Eastleigh Road, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Ashley James Hodgson, 22, of Trevor Smith Place, Taunton, driving while disqualified, community order, 150 hours unpaid work, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 17 months driving ban; driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

Andrew Ian Self, 35, of Lyngford Square, Taunton, theft, £80 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Victoria Alvey, 48, of Town Close, North Curry, drink driving, £350 fine, £35 victim surcharge, 20 months driving ban. (G).

Jamie Alexander Meaden, 25, of no fixed address, theft, failed to surrender to bail, community order, £500 compensation. (G).

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