RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.
Dale Joshua Simpson, 21, of Laxton Road, Taunton, seven counts of theft, breached a conditional discharge for theft, community order, £362.18 compensation, £180 criminal courts charge. (G).
Maria Defatima Riberio-Richards, 44, of Howard Road, Wellington, assault by beating, £150 criminal courts charge; used abusive or insulting words or behaviour, detained in the courthouse. (G).
Thomas Charles Barnard Davies, 20, of Gregorys Crescent, Wellington, drug driving, £170 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, £150 criminal courts charge, 12 months driving ban. (G).
Steven John Edney, 47, of East Reach, Taunton, damaged a door frame, six months conditional discharge, £100 compensation, £15 victim surcharge, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).
Billy Joe Small, 31, of Barrington Way, Wellington, drink driving, £35 victim surcharge, £350 fine, £200 costs, £150 criminal courts charge, 40 months driving ban. (G).
(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses supplied by the courts.
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