RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates’ Courts include the following.

David Anthony Danes, 20, of Otterford Caravan, Culmhead, obstructed a police constable in the execution of his duty, £100 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

James Adam Shirley, 25, of Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, theft, £65 fine, £35 costs, £15 victim surcharge. (G).

Dale Wayne Minall, 29, of Inner Circle, Taunton, resisted a police constable in the execution of his duty, £65 fine, £15 victim surcharge. (G).

Neil Charles Ashton Todd, 39, of Lowtrow Cross Caravan Park, Upton, driving while disqualified, 12 months community order, three months driving ban; driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

Robert Samuel William Payne, 31, of Laurel Close, Taunton, assault by beating, 12 months community order with 80 hours unpaid work; harassment via text messages, six months restraining order. (G).

Kendal Robert Peploe, 38, Westford Grange, Westford, Wellington, speeding, £180 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £400 costs, three points.

Edward Arthur Bryson, 45, of Roman Road, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £50 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).

Gary John Troman, 37, of no fixed address, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £30 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £20 costs. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Addresses are those given by the court.