RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates include.

Sarah Denise Rowley, 33, of Station Road, Taunton, five counts of theft, breached a community order imposed for ABH, five counts of theft and one of failing to surrender to bail, community order, £72.40 compensation, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

John Michael Murphy, 47, of Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, assault by beating, £400 fine, £150 compensation, £40 victim surcharge.

Frederick MacVicar, 18, of Cleeve Hill, Watchet, failed to stop after an accident, community order, 20 days curfew, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, eight months driving ban; caused a vehicle to remain at rest on a road when it involved a danger of injury to other road users, driving without due care and attention, no separate penalty. (G).

Sharon Osmond, 60, of Stonegallows, Taunton, drink driving, £240 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 16 months driving ban. (G).

Richard Pickering, 54, of Aspen Close, Wellington, drink driving, £320 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Pawel Redosz, 32, of Compass Hill, Taunton, failed to stop while driving after damage was caused to a property, £500 fine, £50 victim surcharge, £85 costs, eight points. (G).

Lorne Gavin Webb, 47, of Manning Road, Cotford St Luke, assault by beating, £1,385 fine, £138 victim surcharge, £85 costs; assault by beating, £231 fine. (G).

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