RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Samantha Angela Muir, 27, of Hamilton Road, Taunton, two counts of theft, community order, four weeks curfew, £60 victim surcharge. (G).

Wayne Francis Goldsworthy, 32, of Hamilton Road, Taunton, theft, eight weeks prison, £60 victim surcharge; breached a conditional discharge for theft, eight weeks prison (concurrent) Kasim Altinok, 39, of Friday Street, Minehead, assault by beating, £110 fine, £50 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £570 costs.

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