RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

David Gary Bailey, 34, of York Road, Taunton, theft, four months in prison, £115 victim surcharge; attempted theft, three counts of theft, driving without insurance, four months prison (concurrent) on each count; driving while disqualified, two counts of driving without insurance, took a vehicle without the owner's consent - 14 other offences admitted and taken into account, no separate penalty; theft, four months prison (consecutive); failed to provide a specimen of blood, four months prison (concurrent), 36 months driving ban. (G).

Claire Louise Loveridge, 32, of Kilkenny Court, Taunton, two counts of theft, one year conditional discharge, £95 compensation, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

Leanne Thorne, 32, of Cheddon Lawns, Cheddon Fitzpaine, three counts of theft, one year conditional discharge, £95 compensation, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

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