RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Sakita Tina Payne, 28, of no fixed address, assault by beating, six weeks prison, £115 victim surcharge; two counts of theft, three weeks prison (concurrent) on each count; theft, six weeks prison (consecutive); theft, three weeks prison (consecutive). (G).

Ben Stuart Palmer, 26, of Roman Road, Taunton, criminal damage, community order, restraining order, £85 compensation. (G).

Christopher Barlow, 33, of Prospect Terrace, Taunton, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £140 fine, £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

Colin Alan Danes, 42, of Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton, trespassing at Star Fish Bar with intent to steal, four weeks prison, £115 victim surcharge. (G).

Jordan Cobby Maynard, 23, of no fixed address, entered a home as a trespasser and committed theft, theft, community order, 150 hours unpaid work, restraining order, £493 compensation. (G).

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