RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

James Richard Redwood, 44, of Longacre Close, Taunton, possession in public of a butter knife, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

Oliver Lee Milsom, 24, of The Croft, Williton, breached a community order, imposed for using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £100 fine. (G).

Colin Edward Doble, 51, of Mount Street, Taunton, theft, eight weeks prison, £115 victim surcharge. (G).

Harry Arthur Ward, 32, of Periton Way, Minehead, driving while disqualified, £207 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Wesley Graham Keirle, 41, of East Reach, Taunton, theft, £48 compensation; theft, no separate penalty. (G).

Nathan John Gulley, 28, of Penny Close, Wellington, drink driving, £500 fine, £50 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

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