RECENT cases dealt with at Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

Richard Lee Cable, 29, of Lyngford Place, Taunton, possession of amphetamine, £50 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £50 costs; possession of amphetamine, £50 fine. (G).

Jason Dean Kibble, 20, of Blackdown Road, Taunton, assault by beating, six months conditional discharge, £50 compensation, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Mark David Pearce, 30, of Trull Road, Taunton, speeding, £250 fine, £25 victim surcharge, £310 costs, five points. (G).

Daniel Andrew Westcott, 23, of Holyoake Street, Wellington, theft, possession of diamorphine, community order, £40 compensation, £60 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).

Christopher George Rowe, 33, of Leigh Farm, Langford Budville, drink driving, £200 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £310 costs, 12 months driving ban.

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