Daniel Charles Richard Hill, 28, of The Ridgeway, St Albans. On January 1, 2014, resisted a police officer in the execution of his duty; also, on same date, in Batchwood Drive, was guilty, while drunk, of disorderly behaviour. Fine, costs: £305.

Mark Stephen Lister Connell, 40, of Keswick Close, St Albans. On January 2, 2014, drove in Buttermere Close, St Albans, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 156 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Committed to prison for 18 weeks suspended for 12 months. Order includes programme requirement. Costs: £165. Banned from driving for 36 months, to be reduced by 36 weeks if approved course undertaken.

Charles Spence, 22, of Hydeview Road, Harpenden. On September 19, 2013, kept on Wycombe Way, St Albans, an unlicensed vehicle. Fine, back duty and costs: £548.34.