RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Craig Joseph Howells, 35, of no fixed address, breached the requirements of an interim notification order under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, four weeks prison, £115 victim surcharge. (G).

Ryan Aaron Horrill, 24, of Priorswood Road, Taunton, damaged a police vehicle, £60 compensation. (G).

Cheryl Anne Steer, 45, of Rectory Road, Norton Fitzwarren, dishonestly made a false statement or representation to the Department of Work and Pensions, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months, 12 weeks curfew, £115 victim surcharge, £85 costs; fraud by failing to notify HM Revenue and Customs that she was married, dishonestly failed to promptly notify Taunton Deane Borough Council of a change of circumstances, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months on each charge. (G).

Michael Watson, 40, of East Reach, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £40 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £30 costs; breached a suspended sentence, £50 fine. (G).

Nelson Nemesio Guerreio Barreto, 36, of Mount Street, Taunton, possession of a bank card for use in the course of or in connection with fraud, £40 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs; failed to surrender to bail, £40 fine. (G).

Romica Visan, 23, of Penny Close, Wellington, theft, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £50 costs. (G).

Ashley Lanfranchi, 44, of Bacon Drive, Taunton, harassment, restraining order, £369 fine, £36 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Warren Brian West, 29, of Farm View, Taunton, drink driving, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 20 months driving ban; driving without correct licence, driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

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