RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Ashley James Hodgson, 23, of Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £200 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £150 costs; breached a community order imposed for driving while disqualified, 150 hours unpaid work. (G).

Jonathan Toon, 41, of West Street, Watchet, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £150 costs Jason Lee Redford, 30, of Periton Way, Minehead, driving without insurance, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban; driving without correct licence, £40 fine. (G).

Stephen John Routley, 55, of Horner Road, Taunton, driving an unlicensed vehicle, £220 fine, £156.67 vehicle excise back duty, £85 costs. (G).

Stephen John Webb, 61, of Bridge Street, Williton, driving without insurance, £228 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six months driving ban. (G).

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