RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton magistrates’ courts include.

Matthew Ashley, 34, of Allington Close, Taunton, two counts of failed to comply with a notification order under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, 12 weeks prison on each count (concurrent), £80 victim surcharge; resided in a house where there was a child under the age of 16 without notifying his designated police offender manager, 18 weeks prison (consecutive); resided in a house where there was a child under the age of 16 without notifying his designated police offender manager, 18 weeks prison (concurrent). (G).

Wayne Paul Webber, 28, of Hamilton Road, Taunton, possession of cannabis, one year conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge. (G).

Benjamin Douce-Burridge, 26, of Grays Road, Taunton, assault by beating, 18 weeks prison suspended for a year, £200 compensation. (G).

Martin Steven Hembrow, 39, of Polkes Field, Stoke St Gregory, failed to give information as to the identification of the driver of a vehicle, £600 fine, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban.

Andrew William Palmer, 51, of Wolery Wood, Dunkeswell, speeding, £270 fine, £27 victim surcharge, £35 costs, three points. (G).

Steven John Cox, 45, of Quantock Road, Wellington, two counts of theft, breached a conditional discharge for two counts of theft, community order, two months curfew, £57.29 compensation; breached a conditional discharge for theft. (G).

Jordan Mein, 23, of William Street, Taunton, speeding, £360 fine, £36 victim surcharge, £35 costs, four points. (G).

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