RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include:

Craig Dawe, 34, of Milsom Place, Cotford St Luke, failed to provide a specimen of blood, £369 fine, £36 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 36 months driving ban. (G).

Simon Eastwood, 33, of Market Street, Watchet, drink driving, £276 fine, £34 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 14 months driving ban. (G).

Rosie Keedwell, 19, of Monks Close, Rooksbridge, drink driving, £120 fine, £34 victim surcharge, £85 costs, 12 months driving ban. (G)

Rick Riding, 62, of Greenway Road, Taunton, possession of a knife in public, community order, £95 victim surcharge, £85 costs. (G).

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