RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Thomas Allan Crosbie, 38, of East Reach, Taunton, possession of amphetamine, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

David James Morton, 33, of Marley Close, Minehead, failed to provide a specimen of breath, £230 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Benjamin Dillon Routley, 20, of Brackensfield, Minehead, driving without insurance, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six points; driving without correct licence, £40 fine, six months driving ban.

Ben Alan Seaford, 28, of Milton Road, Taunton, three counts of assault by beating, criminal damage, community order, three months curfew, £850 compensation, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

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