RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Simon James Gibson, 21, of Glebe Lane, Thornfalcon, damaged a door, £477.60 compensation, £85 costs. (G).

Daniel James Pine, 35, of Greenway, Watchet, drink driving, £253 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 20 months driving ban; driving without correct licence, driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

Daniel Easton, 27, of Bramley Close, Wellington, drink driving, £395 fine, £39 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 22 months driving ban. (G).

Deane George Hill, 47, of Townsend, Williton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £120 fine, £115 compensation. (G).

Tim Anthony Nash, 55, of Blenheim Road, Minehead, failed to report an accident, £80 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £40 costs, five points. (G).

Jake Butler, 33, of no fixed address, assault by beating, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

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