RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Steven John Cox, 47, of Quantock Road, Wellington, theft, breached a conditional discharge imposed for theft, community order, ten weeks curfew, £38.89 compensation, £46.11 victim surcharge. (G).

Leigh Anthony Griffiths, 29, of Billet Street, Taunton, three counts of theft, 18 months conditional discharge, £80 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £40 costs. (G).

Rebecca Jane Hodge, 21, of Winchester Street, Taunton, theft, 12 months conditional discharge, £80 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

William Edward H. Heaver, 23, of Massingham Park, Taunton, speeding, £246 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six points. (G).

Andrew John Nunn, 37, c/o Portcullis Road, Langport, assault by beating, community order, 40 hours unpaid work, £100 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Jacob Elliot Davey, 26, of Grays Road, Taunton, tried to travel on a train without a ticket, £440 fine, £8.10 compensation, £44 victim surcharge, £160 costs.

Tina Marie Broadway, 31, of Beacon Close, Taunton, drink driving, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 15 months driving ban. (G).

Mark Dickinson, 52, of Eastleigh Court, Taunton, got on a train without a ticket, £220 fine, £6.80 compensation, £30 victim surcharge, costs £160.

Jack Thomas Gibbs, 21, of Southampton Row, Taunton, got on a train without a ticket, £150 fine, £5 compensation, £30 victim surcharge, £160 costs. (G).

Daniel Andrew Westcott, 26, of East Reach, Taunton, theft, one week prison suspended for six months, £115 victim surcharge; four counts of theft, failed to attend follow-up assessment, one week prison (consecutive) suspended for six months on each count. (G).

Rodney Sully, 64, of Spencer Avenue, Taunton, damaged clothing, six months conditional discharge, £500 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

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