RECENT cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Haydon Mark Baker, 32, of East Reach, Taunton, six counts of begging, £60 fine; two counts of returned to an area he had been excluded from by the police, £60 fine. (G).

Dean Michael Western, 46, of no fixed address, possession of a synthetic cannabinoid, , detained in the courthouse. (G).

Chelsea Lee Jackson, 23, of Pyrland Fields, Taunton, driving without insurance, £108 fine; driving without correct licence, no separate penalty; drink driving, £162 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £160 costs, 20 months driving ban. (G).

Duane Paul Sheppard, 30, c/o Westford Grange, Wellington, driving without insurance, £120 fine, 14 days driving ban; driving without correct licence, £40 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

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