RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Archie Ryan John Horrocks, 18, of Beadon Road, Taunton, two counts of damaged a car, community order, 12 weeks curfew, £90 victim surcharge, £350 compensation. (G).

James Michael Mark Rakestraw, 40, of no fixed address, breached a domestic violence protection order, 14 days prison. (G).

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