Mario Difonzo, 24, of Beech Road, St Albans. On October 12, 2013, wilfully obstructed a police officer in the execution of his duty. Commission of further offence during operational period of suspended sentence order made for possession of class B drug (cannabis) with intent to supply. Fine, costs: £220.

Christopher Harry Pearse, 25, of Haddon Court, Shakespeare Road, Harpenden. On March 22, 2013, assaulted a person by beating him. Also, on March 23, 2013, assaulted a second person by beating him. Community order made with alcohol treatment, curfew and supervision requirement. Compensation, costs: £980.

Abdus Salam, 37, of Richard Stagg Close, St Albans. On August 14, 2013, was in possession of a small quantity of cannabis, a class B drug. Fine, costs: £215.

Johanna Menczer, 47, of Waldergrave Park, Harpenden. On August 7, 2013, assaulted a person by beating him. Community order made with prohibited activity and supervision requirements. Compensation, costs: £135.

William Francis Donoghue, 47, of Aysgarth Close, Harpenden. On August 31, 2013, assaulted a person by beating him; also, on same date, assaulted a second person by beating her. Community order made with activity, programme and supervision requirements. Costs: £145.

Ryan Darren Paul Wallis, 23, of Newgate Close, St Albans. On August 31, 2013, assaulted a police officer in the execution of his duty. Fine, compensation, costs: £905.

Bradley Mark Bench, 28, of Hill Close, Harpenden. On March 22, 2013, drove a vehicle backwards on the A1(M) entry slip road. Fine, costs: £376. Three penalty points.

Roy Allan Johnstone, 42, of White Hedge Drive, St Albans. On June 2, 2013, failed to stop and give name and address and other details after an accident; also, on same date, failed to report accident to police within 24 hours, and drove without due care and attention. Fine, costs, compensation: £1,405. Eight penalty points.

Norma Villanueva, 66, of Napsbury Avenue, London Colney. On March 22, 2013, drove a vehicle backwards on the A1(M) entry slip road. Fine, costs: £180. Three penalty points.