RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

 Martin Ronald Betterton, 52, of Bernard Crescent, Minehead, failed to provide a specimen of breath, £720 fine, £72 victim surcharge, £600 costs, 42 days driving ban.

David John Brown, 37, of Wheatley Crescent, Taunton, breached a supervision requirement, £50 fine; breached a community order, imposed for three counts of theft, damaging police property, three counts of failed to surrender to bail, community order; attempted theft, two counts of heft, community order, £459.99 total compensation. (G).

Cameron Timothy Ferrett, 19, of Penny Close, Wellington, driving without insurance, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban; driving without correct licence, driving without MOT, no separate penalty. (G).

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