RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Jessica Louise James, 26, of Trinity Road, Taunton, assaulted a police officer acting in the exercise of his functions, community order, £85 victim surcharge; drunk and disorderly, no separate penalty. (G).

Peter Robert Jeanes, 37, of Eastfield House, Williton, speeding, £695 fine, £69 victim surcharge, £85 costs, four points. (G).

Shane Burford, 26, of Crowcombe Road, Taunton, assault by beating, community order, £100 compensation, £85 victim surcharge, £85 costs; possession of cocaine, £160 fine. (G).

Ben Wong, 48, of Silver Street, Taunton, drink driving, £240 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 20 months driving ban. (G).

Ella Lewis, 18, of Southway, Wellington, drink driving, £79 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Thomas William Marney, 26, of Wiveliscombe Road, Hillcommon, drink driving, £374 fine, £37 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 20 months driving ban. (G).

Dylan Towers, 24, of Stoneleigh, Tonedale, Wellington, possession of cannabis, £80 fine; breached a conditional discharge imposed for interfering with a vehicle, £50 fine; imposed for possession of cannabis, no separate penalty. (G).

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