RECENT cases at Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Daniel James Lawson, 29, of no fixed address, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, two years conditional discharge, £70 compensation; breached a conditional discharge imposed for common assault, no action taken. (G).

Nigel Francis O'Neill, 56, of no fixed address, damaged a door, restraining order, £73 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).

Ryan Mitchell Lewis, 20, of Oak Close, Minehead, damaged a window, theft, community order, 12 weeks curfew, £150 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Lawrence Best, 50, of Westbourne Terrace, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £80 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).

Leroy Colin Danes, 18, of Shelley Grove, Taunton, drink driving, £200 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Natalie Faye Ellis, 40, of Burge Crescent, Cotford St Luke, drink driving, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, one year driving ban. (G).

Gary Judd, 47, of Hornbeam Close, Taunton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, community order, three months curfew, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

James Charles Goodman, 22, of Capes Barton, Combe Florey, possession of cannabis, £200 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Ben Waygood, 22, of East Reach, Taunton, assault by beating, community order, £120 compensation, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

Adam Peter Lilley, 23, of Eastwick Road, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £140 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Daryll John Waldron, 31, of Raglan Court, Taunton, failed to comply with notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Carley Elaine Amelia Bussell, 35, of Horner Road, Taunton, using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, £100 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £100 costs, three points; driving a car with faulty hazard warning lights, £100 fine. (G).

Charlotte Rose Gilkes, 39, of Winchester Street, Taunton, assault by beating, 20 weeks prison suspended for 12 months, three months curfew, restraining order, £1,500 compensation. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Details supplied by the courts.