RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Allister Ernest Champion, 26, of no fixed address, assault by beating, 16 weeks prison, £100 victim surcharge; failed to surrender to bail, two weeks prison; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken. (G).

Carl Dean Gregory, 38, of Hamilton Road, East Reach, Taunton, theft, £20 compensation; theft, £90 compensation; theft, £85 compensation; theft, £150 compensation; used threatening or abusive words or behaviour, £40 fine, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

Benjamin Joseph Justin, 36, of no fixed address, drunk and disorderly, £40 fine, £20 victim surcharge; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken. (G).

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