RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Alexander Kevin Wintle, 24, of Hilly Park, Norton Fitzwarren, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, one month prison (concurrent) suspended for 12 months, £105.10 victim surcharge; four counts of theft, no separate penalty, £9.90 compensation; used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, two weeks prison (concurrent), three months curfew; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken; three counts of failed to surrender to bail, two weeks prison suspended for 12 months (concurrent) on each count; possession in public of a Stanley style knife, six months prison suspended for 12 months; possession of a synthetic cabanoid, no separate penalty. (G).

Laurence Stevens, 28, of Stephen Street, Taunton, breached a community order imposed for theft, community order, 50 hours unpaid work. (G).

Andrew Gary Robinson, 28, of Manor Road, Alcombe, drink driving, £80 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Jamie John Stuartharper-Board, 47, of Gill Crescent, Taunton, speeding, £200 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, three points. (G).

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