RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

Neil Jamie Bostock, 39, of Cheddon Road, Taunton, theft, three weeks prison (consecutive), £22.89 compensation, £80 victim surcharge; possession of diamorphine, one week prison (consecutive); breached a suspended sentence for two counts of theft, three weeks prison on each count. (G).

Ian McKeon, 29, of Lane Estate, Taunton, theft, £73 fine, £7.50 compensation, £20 victim surcharge; failed to surrender to bail, detained in the courthouse; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken. (G).

Matthew John Smith, 27, of East Reach, Taunton, trespass with intent to steal, eight weeks prison suspended for 18 months, £250 compensation; breached a conditional discharge for seven counts of theft, 12 weeks prison (one consecutive, five concurrent) suspended for 18 months on each count; failed to surrender to bail, two weeks prison (concurrent) suspended for 18 months. (G).

Laura Mary Thompson, 24, of Parklands Rise, Minehead, fraud, 20 weeks prison suspended for 12 months, £80 victim surcharge, £220 costs; fraud, 20 weeks prison (concurrent) suspended for 12 months.

Benjamin Patrick Laws, 32, c/o Mount Street, Taunton, assault by beating, one week prison (consecutive); failed to surrender to bail, two weeks prison (consecutive); failed to surrender to bail, two weeks prison (consecutive); drunk and disorderly, no separate penalty; failed to surrender to bail, two weeks prison.

Jordan Baker, 18, of Wilton Street, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £37 fine, £20 victim surcharge; failed to surrender to bail, £110 fine. (G).

Catherine Alice Dare, 21, of Hartley Way, Taunton, drink driving, £150 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban (G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses are supplied by the court.