The following cases were heard at North Somerset Courthouse from January 31 to February 13:

* Stephen Emsley, no fixed abode (44). Three counts of theft: 52-week prison sentence and ordered to pay £238 compensation. Four counts of attempted theft: six-week prison sentence (concurrent). One count of assault: four-week prison sentence (concurrent).

* Marius Suleru, Moor Lane, Clevedon (26). Driving while disqualified: disqualified from driving for 26 months, community order and ordered to pay £85 costs and £85 victim surcharge. Driving without valid insurance: no separate penalty.

* Adam Everest, Ridgeway, Nailsea (51). Control of dangerous dog: community order and ordered to pay £94.11.

* Tracey Shaw, Henley Park, Yatton (52). Drink-driving: disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and £30 victim surcharge.