RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Brennain Edward Scantlebury, 27, of Eastleigh Road, Taunton, possession of a Class C drug, six months conditional discharge, £20 victim surcharge, £20 costs. (G).

Culita Totoliciu, 46, of Radlett Close, Taunton, failed without reasonable excuse to complete a breath test, £340 fine, £34 victim surcharge, £85 costs, ten points James Michael Mark Rakestraw, 40, of no fixed address, breached a domestic violence protection order, 21 days prison. (G).

Steven John Cox, 50, of Quantock Road, Wellington, theft, six months conditional discharge, £21 victim surcharge. (G).

Matthew Gray, 33, of Springfield Road, Wellington, theft, six months conditional discharge, £21.89 compensation, £45 costs. (G).

Seona Wilson, 19, of Lambrook Road, Taunton, two counts of theft, six months conditional discharge, £21 victim surcharge. (G).

Dean Lawrence Stafford, 35, of Cheddon Road, Taunton, two counts of joint theft, community order, £155.99 compensation, £90 victim surcharge. (G).

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