RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

Martin Royce Albert Nicholls, 27, of Hilly Park, Norton Fitzwarren, assault by beating, harassment, two years conditional discharge, restraining order, £125 compensation, £300 costs, £15 victim surcharge.

Richard John Billings, 43, of Longrun Meadow, Taunton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, community order, £100 compensation, £60 victim surcharge. (G).

Liam Richard Davies, 18, of Canon Street, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, 12 months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Geoffrey George Beetlestone, 57, of Market Street, Watchet, drink driving, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 36 months driving ban. (G).

Maria Leslie Bushen, 48, of Bramley Road, Taunton, theft, six months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge. (G).

Robbie James David-Morris, 19, of The Meadows, Porlock, drink driving, £160 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 17 months driving ban. (G).

George Oliver Stanton, 24, of Baldwin Road, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £75 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Samantha Angela Muir, 27, of Hamilton Road, Taunton, damaged a police van, failed to surrender to bail, detained in the courthouse; two counts of theft, £50 fine, £9 compensation, £11 victim surcharge. (G).

William Packman, 48, of Penny Close, Wellington, driving without insurance, £60 fine, £20 victim surcharge, six points. (G).

Oliver Christian Pitman, 21, of Pillory Cottages, Old Cleeve, driving without insurance, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, 21 days driving ban. (G).

Martin Steven Hembrow, 39, of Polkes Field, Stoke St Gregory, drink driving, £480 fine, £48 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 44 months driving ban; failed to stop after an accident, £200 fine. (G).

Ashley Michael Kerr, 19, of Pyrland Avenue, Taunton, assault by beating, community order, £100 compensation. (G).

Aaron Lee Larcombe, 27, of Spencer Avenue, Taunton, drink driving, £350 fine, £300 compensation, £35 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 21 months driving ban. (G).

Trevor James Nex, 32, of Blackthorn Gardens, Taunton, drink driving, community order, £760 fine, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 30 months driving ban. (G).

Thomasz Joshua Abbott, 30, of Fairfield Green, Churchinford, assault by beating, community order, £60 victim surcharge, £50 costs. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses supplied by the courts.