RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Heidi Marie Westlake, 31, of Sycamore Close, Taunton, theft, four months prison, £115 victim surcharge; ten counts of theft, two counts of failing to attend an assessment after giving a positive heroin test, no separate penalty; breached a community order imposed for failing to provide a sample to police, for failing to surrender to bail, and for five counts of theft, no separate penalty. (G).

Leigh Anthony Griffiths, 30, of East Reach, Taunton, failed to comply with a community order, order to continue, £20 fine. (G).

Martin Edward Thomas Kehoe, 42, of Milson Place, Cotford St Luke, assault by beating, community order, 180 hours unpaid work, £1,840 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £200 costs. (G).

Kevin David Parnell, 57, of Richmond Road, Taunton, two counts of assault by beating, 24 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £300 costs.

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