RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Stephen Hopkins, 48, of no fixed address, trespassing with intent to steal, six months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge. (G).

Melanie Frances Walsh, 47, of Alma Court, Silver Street, Taunton, theft, £20 fine, £30 victim surcharge; breached a community order, order to continue with an additional rehabilitation activity requirement day. (G).

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