Howard Philip Long, 53, of Mereden Court, St Albans. On July 26, 2013, drove in Drakes Drive, St Albans, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 87 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Fine, costs: £215. Banned from driving for 21 months, to be reduced by 21 weeks if approved course undertaken.

Howard Jonathan Black, 48, of Bricket Road, St Albans. On May 26, 2013, was drunk and swearing in a specified area covered by an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo); also, on August 5, 2013, was abusive and drunk in public contrary to terms of same Asbo. Fine, costs: £215.

Simon Matthew Fisher, 25, of Linden Road, Redbourn. On dates between June 4, 2013, and June 5, 2013, stole £395 cash in electronic form from a person. Community order made with supervision requirement. Costs: £100.

Richard William De Smith, 43, of High Street, Wheathampstead. On May 23, 2013, drove in St Albans Road, Sandridge, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 67 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes; also, on same date, used a motor vehicle without insurance. Fine, costs: £994. Banned from driving for 18 months, to be reduced by 18 weeks if approved course undertaken.

Alan Keith R Hardey, 49, of Temple View, St Albans. On January 19, 2013, failed to report accident to police within 24 hours of its occurrence. Fine, costs: £305. Five penalty points.