RECENT cases at Taunton Magistrates Court:

Michael Jones, 40, Morland Road, Glastonbury, failed to abide by conditions on release from prison, £94 fine, £20 in costs 

David Lewis, 24, Park Street, Minehead, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £80 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £40 in costs

Matthew Childs, 50, YMCA Highbridge, assault by beating, £50 fine, £32 victim surcharge