RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts:

Harvey Ross William Wedlake, 28, of Wellesley Hospital, Westpark, Chelston, two counts of assault by beating, £150 fine, £350 compensation. (G).

Ashley Arthur John Dagge, 33, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour, £323 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

John Edward Morgan, 71, of Staunton Road, Alcombe, Minehead, drink driving, £182 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 14 months driving ban. (G).

Kirsten Louisa Marie Kingston, 24, of Silver Street, Taunton, failed to comply with a community protection notice, £10 fine, £30 victim surcharge. (G).

Tyler Corneill-Thomas, 20, of Galmington Road, Taunton, drink driving, £307 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 20 months driving ban. (G).

Anthonio Pedro Goncalves de Barros, 42, of Bilberry Grove, Taunton, drink driving, community order, 150 hours unpaid work, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 29 months driving ban. (G).

Clinton Hoffman, 34, of Espen Close, Williton, drink driving, £276 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 36 months driving ban. (G).

Michael Alec Davis, 36, of Stonegallows, Taunton, two counts of theft, nine months conditional discharge, £60 compensation. (G).

Shane Christian, 26, of Stanley Close, Taunton, assault, criminal damage, community order, 200 hours unpaid work, £2,000 compensation. (G).

Paul Furber, 44, of no fixed address, assault by beating, £307 fine, £31 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Victor Manda, 31, of Holnicote Cottage, Minehead, failed to provide a breath specimen when suspected of having been driving, community order, 100 hours unpaid work, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 18 months driving ban; driving without due care and attention, no separate penalty. (G).

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