RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Leihan Dawe, 32, of East Reach, Taunton, theft, four months prison; dishonestly handled stolen goods, one month prison (concurrent); 13 counts of theft, breached a community order imposed for five counts of theft, four months prison (concurrent) on each count; three counts of assault by beating, two months prison (concurrent) on each count, restraining order, £120 compensation; damaged a window, one month prison (concurrent); assault by beating, two months prison (consecutive); driving without insurance, driving without correct licence, no separate penalty, eight points. (G).

Chantelle Perry, 26, of Cheddon Road, Taunton, damaged a car, 12 months conditional discharge, £20, victim surcharge. (G).

Ian Sephton, 48, of Sycamore Road, Taunton, two counts of theft, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Trevor John Edwards, 46, of Greenway Road, Taunton, driving while disqualified, 12 weeks prison suspended for 12 months, 14 weeks curfew, £115 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban; driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

Jason Francis Mountain, 29, of Outer Circle, Taunton, drunk and disorderly, £50 fine, £30 victim surcharge. (G).

Keith Terrance Adams, 41, of East Reach, Taunton, two counts of theft, four weeks prison (concurrent) suspended for 12 months, £75 compensation, £40 victim surcharge. (G).

Benjamin Douce-Burridge, 30, of Normandy Drive, Taunton, theft, six months conditional discharge, £40 compensation, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

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