RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Lee John Osborne, 40, of Abbotts Close, Ilminster, used towards a police constable threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £21 victim surcharge, 12 months conditional discharge, £85 costs. (G).

Andrew Perrin, 24, of Hyde Park, North Petherton, drink driving, £69 fine, £34 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 17 months driving ban. (G).

Terence Harvey, 61, of Honiton Road, Staplehay, two counts of theft, racially aggravated threatening or abusive words or behaviour, failed to surrender to custody, breached a conditional discharge imposed for theft, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour, community order, 70 hours unpaid work, £180 compensation; theft, £380 compensation. (G).

Terrance Linden, 55, of Brookside Road, Combwich, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour, six months conditional discharge, £22 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Anne-Marie Samuel, 29, of Chelston, Wellington, two counts of assault by beating, £100 compensation. (G).

Maria Anne Walford, 64, of Marlborough Avenue, Bridgwater, drink driving, £120 fine, £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 17 months driving ban; driving without insurance, driving without correct licence, £120 fine. (G).

Clive Simon Rickards, 26, of Alpha Cottages, Kingston St Mary, drink driving, £300 fine, £34 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 17 months driving ban. (G).

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