RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Lee Justin Collins, 42, of no fixed address, theft, 16 weeks prison, £122 compensation; theft, 16 weeks prison (concurrent). (G).

Sarah Anne Ellis, 23, of no fixed address, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, three counts of theft, community order, £112.50 compensation. (G).

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