RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Laurie Damien Mayes, 40, of Tyne Park, Taunton, assaulted by beating a police constable in the exercise of her functions, £307 fine, £500 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £135 costs. (G).

Dean Anthony Staples, 36, of Duke Street, Taunton, assault by beating, £108 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £100 costs. (G).

Alexander David Lunnis, 35, of East Reach, Taunton, two counts of theft, community order, £224.30 compensation, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

James Joseph Hegney, 25, of Tindle Mews, Minehead, breached a community order, 40 hours unpaid work, £50 costs. (G).

Andrew Michael Hopkins, 28, of Irnham Road, Minehead, breached a community order, £150 fine, £75 costs. (G).

Sam Alexander Mullins, 20, of Waterleaze, Cheddon Fitzpaine, drink driving, £297 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 21 months driving ban. (G).

Jack Steven Shier, 20, of Marden Grove, Taunton, drink driving, £323 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 17 months driving ban. (G).

James John Birse May, 67, of Doniford Orchard, Watchet, drink driving, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 17 months driving ban. (G).

Sarah Kate Fisher, 52, of Puffin Close, Alcombe, Minehead, two counts of assault by beating, community order, restraining order, £100 fine, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

Dean Gary Paul Lepage, 21, of Lambrook Road, Taunton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, community order, £85 victim surcharge. (G).

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