RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Larry Paul Grant, 43, of East Reach, Taunton, failed to provide a specimen of breath, 12 weeks prison, £115 victim surcharge, five years and 42 days driving ban; driving while disqualified, 12 weeks prison (consecutive); driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

Darrell Michael Warren, 29, of High Street, Wellington, took a vehicle without the owner's consent, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, breached a community order imposed for two counts of drink driving and one count of taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, community order, 210 hours unpaid work, £80 fine, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 37 months driving ban. (G).

John Peter Land, 60, of Quay Street, Minehead, two counts of used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, community order, 12 weeks curfew, restraining order, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Benjamin Andrew Collins, 34, of Lillebonne Close, Wellington, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £66 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban; driving without MOT, £25 fine.

Freeny Miranda N. Hammick, 50, of Close House, Hatch Beauchamp, speeding, £160 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban. (G).

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