RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Alexandru Podaru, 20, of Penny Close, Wellington, drink driving, driving while disqualified, took a vehicle without the consent of the owner, community order, 160 hours unpaid work, £90 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 16 months driving ban; driving without insurance, no separate penalty. (G).

Leanne Arthington, 31, of Court Villa, Norton Fitzwarren, two counts of theft, breached a conditional discharge order imposed for theft, community order, 12 weeks curfew, £90 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Charli Jayne Henderson, 29, of no fixed address, failed to comply with the supervision requirements following release from prison, £20 fine, £32 victim surcharge. (G).

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