RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

Mark Paul, 49, of Pixton Way, Dulverton, two counts of sent a grossly offensive message, four weeks prison suspended for 12 months, 12 months restraining order, £80 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Rebecca Jane Lindsay, 31, of Crescent Way, Taunton, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, 26 weeks prison suspended for 24 months, £250 compensation, £80 victim surcharge, £200 costs.

Christopher Andrew Waters, 51, of Birchm Road, Alcombe, Minehead, assault by beating, community order, 80 hours unpaid work, £60 victim surcharge, £200 costs.

Robert James Catleugh, 29, of Garden City, Langport, drink driving, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 14 months driving ban; driving without insurance, £110 fine. (G).

Wayne Francis Goldsworthy, 32, of Wheatley Crescent, Taunton, stole a charity box, breached a conditional discharge, community order, £20 compensation, £60 victim surcharge. (G).

Carol Ann John, 39, of Northside, Oakenground, Rockwell Green, theft, £91 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £20 costs. (G).

Liam Richard Davies, 18, of Canon Street, Taunton, obstructed a police constable in the execution of her duty, community order, 40 hours unpaid work, £60 victim surcharge, £20 costs; drunk and disorderly, no separate penalty. (G).

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