Thursday, November 21 Melisa Pond, 44, of Holcroft Road, Harpenden. Between October 27, 2008, and October 21, 2012, at Harpenden, dishonestly failed to promptly notify DWP of a change of circumstances which affected entitlement to carers allowance, namely that was no longer caring for another. Fine, costs: £1,185.

Luke Benjamin Nimmo, 24, of The Ridgeway, St Albans. On September 6, 2013, drove conveyance which knew had been taken without consent of owner; also, on same date, used vehicle without insurance and drove without a valid licence. Also: drove in Coopers Green Lane, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in blood was 139 milligrammes in 100 millilitres of blood. The legal limit is 80 milligrammes. Community order made with alcohol treatment and supervision requirements.Costs: £145. Banned from driving for 17 months, to be reduced by 17 weeks if approved course undertaken.

John-Richard Ward Casewell, 43, of Drakes Drive, St Albans. On November 9, 2013, was guilty, while drunk, of disorderly behaviour. Discharged conditionally for six months. Costs: £15.

Ludovic Patrick Dominique Ryckelynck, 36, of Willow Crescent, St Albans. On November 16, 2013, stole items from Iceland, St Albans; also, on same date, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. Fine, costs: £251.

Zachari Xavier Wilding, 21, of Belmount Court, St Albans. On November 10, 2013, destroyed a sliding door and sign belonging to St Albans City Hospital; also, on same date, destroyed a custody issue pillow belonging to Hertfordshire Constabulary. Discharged conditionally for six months. Compensation, costs: £115.

Kevin Michael Morris, 49, of Orchard Drive, Park Street. Between February 16, 2013, and September 24, 2013, pursued a course of conduct which amounted to stalking of a person, contrary to Protection from Harassment Act. Restraining order made. Fine, costs: £525.

Adrienne Posner, 66, of Little Croft Court, Beningfield Drive, London Colney. On April 1, 2013, drove in St Albans Road, Watford, at 40mph, the legal limit being 30mph. Fine, costs: £60. Three penalty points.

Susanna Hills, 36, of Cottonmill Crescent, St Albans. On April 26, 2013, drove in St Peters Street, St Albans, while using a hand-held telephone. Fine, costs: £305. Three penalty points.

Ian Kirby, 25, of Hyde View Road, Harpenden. On April 20, 2013, used a vehicle without insurance. Fine, costs: £745. Eight penalty points.