9 recent convictions at Taunton Magistrates Court The latest from the courts Updated Here are details of people recently convicted at Taunton Magistrates Court. Magistrates deal with more than 90 per cent of criminal cases including low level offences such as minor assaults and motoring charges. The details published below are from the official court register. Callan John Foster, 31, of Kendale Road, Bridgwater, pleaded guilty to the charges of, on September 14 at North Petherton: Driving while disqualified Driving without insurance Foster was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months, fined £80 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £85 costs.