RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates' Courts include.

Aaron Dominic Bakewell, 22, of Summerleaze Crescent, Taunton, possession of cocaine, £208 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs; possession of cannabis, no separate penalty. (G).

Robert Fraser Comrie, 48, of Hele Manor, Hele, drink driving, community order, three months curfew, £85 victim surcharge, £40 costs, 28 months driving ban. (G).

Sarah Jane Connelly, 43, of Crowcombe Road, Taunton, assault by beating, 18 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).

Joseph Thomas Santoro, 30, of Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, assaulted a police constable in the execution of his duty, community order, eight weeks curfew, £85 compensation, £40 costs; drunk and disorderly, possession of cannabis, no separate penalty. (G).

Michael Adrian Swanston, 51, drink driving, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £40 costs, 14 months driving ban. (G).

Michael Reece Green, 20, of The Avenue, Minehead, damaged a car, community order, 90 hours unpaid work, £75 compensation, £10 victim surcharge.

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