RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Adam Edward McCloy, 23, of Eastleigh Court, Taunton, possession in a public place of a folding pocket knife, community order, 12 weeks curfew, £85 victim surcharge, £45 costs. (G).

David Lee Rowe, 30, of St Davids Close, Taunton, failed to stop after an accident in which another person was injured, community order, 12 weeks curfew, £300 compensation, 12 months driving ban; driving without due care and attention, driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

Kerrie Anne Winter, 25, of Moorland Road, Taunton, assault by beating, breached a conditional discharge imposed for common assault, community order, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Details supplied by the courts.