RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Justin David Richard Atkins, 29, of Stone Lane, Wheddon Cross, drink driving, £300 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £930 costs, 12 months driving ban.

Matthew Stephen Sully, 32, of Orchard Road, Minehead, speeding, £150 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, three points. (G).

Robert Daniel Hodge, 50, of Pippin Road, Bathpool, drink driving, £350 fine, £35 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Graham James McCarthy-Bloomer, 62, of Coach Road, Porlock, drink driving, £120 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 16 months driving ban; driving without insurance, £100 fine. (G).

Trevor Stark, 39, of Winchester Street, Taunton, drink driving, £470 fine, £47 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 18 months driving ban. (G).

Connor James Richard Chapman, 19, of Cheddon Road, Taunton, damaged a window and furniture, 12 months conditional discharge, £480 compensation, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

Michael James, Coles, 30, of Musgrove Road, Taunton, dishonestly failed to promptly notify the Department for Work and Pensions of a change in circumstances, £500 fine, £50 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Rhys Baker, 23, of Kershaw Close, Taunton, possession of cannabis, £133 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs; damaged two doors, a frying pan and a photo frame, £133 fine. (G).

Michael John Woodberry, 66, of East Reach, Taunton, assault by beating, 12 months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

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