RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

James Buick Anderson, 25, of Laxton Road, Taunton, possession of methoxetamine, breached a conditional discharge for possession of ketamine, community order, 40 hours unpaid work, £60 victim surcharge, £35 costs. (G).

Garry Dean Bastable, 18, of Long Lakes, Williton, assault by beating, community order, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Ian Richard William Hartland, 32, of Dowell Close, Taunton, driving while disqualified, community order, 140 hours unpaid work, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 15 months driving ban. (G).

Vicky Ann Hayes, 26, of Leycroft Road, Taunton, three counts of theft, 12 months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge. (G).

Nicholas Paul Maher, 49, of Southfield Close, Taunton, possession of methadone, 12 months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Paula Linda Martyn, 62, of Cleeve Park, Chapel Cleevem theft, £73 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £37 costs. (G).

Tania Belinda McTeggart, 37, of Outer Circle, Taunton, drink driving, £140 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 18 months driving ban. (G).

Modestas Melesius, 20, of Laburnum Street, Taunton, driving without insurance, £600 fine, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban; driving without correct licence, no separate penalty.

Martin Lambert, 48, of Kingsmead Close, Wiveliscombe, failed to give information as to the identity of the driver of a vehicle, £600 fine, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six points.

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses are supplied by the courts.