RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include charges of theft, assault and failing to give a breath specimen.

James Geoffrey Hyam, 24, c/o Loxleigh Avenue, Bridgwater, three counts of theft, 18 months conditional discharge, £180 criminal courts charge; assault by beating, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Jade Roseanne Powell, 26, of Stathe Cottages, Bridgwater, failed to give a breath specimen, community order, 60 hours unpaid work, £60 victim surcharge, £375 costs, 20 months driving ban. (G).

Peter James Henderson, 28, of Riverside Close, Bridgwater, assault by beating, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months, 80 hours unpaid work, £80 victim surcharge, £85 costs, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

Jason Francis Mountain, 25, of Brooklands, Bridgwater, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months, 60 hours unpaid work, £80 victim surcharge, £135 costs, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

Lewis David Teather, 27, of Blenheim Road, Bridgwater, driving without due care and attention, £175 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, five points. (G).

Gary Bowers, 39, of Wadham Close, Bridgwater, making threats, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £310 costs; used threatening, abusive words or behaviour that was racially aggravated, restraining order, £110 fine.

Zara Wright, 27, of North Avenue, Highbridge, destroyed clothes, computers and other items, community order, four weeks curfew, £2,030 compensation, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

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