RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include: Thomas Christopher Gill, 27, of Mary Street, Taunton, assault by beating, 23 weeks prison (consecutive); possession of cannabis, no separate penalty; breached a suspended sentence for four counts of assault by beating, 18 weeks prison (concurrent) on each count, consecutive on other count, for criminal damage, four weeks prison (concurrent). (G).
Paul Alan Fowler, 33, of Eastwick Road, Taunton, flashing, 26 weeks prison suspended for 24 months, £200 compensation, £310 costs, must register with the police for seven years.
Shane Millard, 18, of Penny Close, Wellington, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, community order, eight weeks curfew, £60 victim surcharge. (G).
Michael Philip Bateman, 26, of Lambrook Road, Taunton, drink driving, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, 12 months driving ban. (G).
Ty Forrest Andrews, 18, of Silver Street, Taunton, possession of cannabis, used threatening, abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour, 12 months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge. (G).
Elaine Hilary Parker, 47, of Gelnthorne Road, Taunton, theft, 12 months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).
James Guy Gibbens, 36, of Roman Road, Taunton, theft, £73 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).
Paula Leana Billings, 38, Longrun Meadow, Taunton, theft, another offence admitted and taken into consideration, seven days prison (consecutive), £80 victim surcharge; breached a suspended sentence for three counts of theft, four weeks prison; theft, seven days prison (concurrent). (G).
Michael Scott James Thomas, 26, of Field End, Minehead, damaged a window, six months conditional discharge, £300 compensation, £85 costs. (G).
Brennain Scantlebury, 21, of Eastleigh Road, Taunton, assault by beating, community order, 150 hours unpaid work, £200 compensation, £60 victim surcharge. (G).
David Brian Anthony, 29, of Lisieux Way, Taunton, assault by beating, community order, 60 hours unpaid work, £85 costs. (G).
Glenn Usher, 45, of Summerland Road, Minehead, assault, used threatening, or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour, 12 months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).
(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses supplied by the courts.
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