RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Tyler Aaron Smith, 22, of Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, two counts of criminal damage, £200 fine, £330 compensation, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Lord Miles Parker, 47, of Lambrook Road, Taunton, speeding, £100 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, three points. (G).

Ricky Baines Ellam, 25, of High Street, Porlock, drink driving, £200 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 20 months driving ban. (G).

Martin Nial Skule James, 30, of Beech Hill, Wellington, drink driving, £820 fine, £82 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 24 months driving ban. (G).

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