The following cases were heard before magistrates between January 12 and January 16.

Monday, January 12

Mark Stephen Lister Connell, 41, of Noke Shot, Harpenden. On January 10, 2015, attended a specific address and spent time with a specific person, contrary to terms of restraining order imposed on August 24, 2014. Fine, costs: £305.

Jake Lilley, 24, of Creighton Avenue, St Albans. On December 14, 2014, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour causing a person harassment, alarm or distress. Also, on same date, damaged the wall of custody cell 6. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Costs: £15.

Vivian Thomas Mason Smith, 35, of Riverside Road, St Albans. On January 3, 2015, assaulted a person by beating her. Also, on same date, wilfully obstructed a police officer in the execution of his duty. Fine, costs: £180.

Kenneth Henry Jakeman, 40, of Green Lanes, St Albans. On August 31, 2014, assaulted a person by beating him. Community order made with activity, supervision and unpaid work requirements. Costs: £145.

Terry Allen Jakeman, 35, of Riverside Road, St Albans. On August 31, 2014, assaulted a person by beating him. Also, on same date, assaulted a second person by beating him. Committed to prison for four weeks suspended for 12 months. Order includes curfew and supervision requirements. Costs: £165.

Tuesday, January 13

Thomas Kee, 21, of Kingshill Avenue, St Albans. On December 20, 2014, drove in the A1(M) Hatfield tunnel, after consuming so much alcohol the proportion in breath was 55 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35. Fine, costs: £332. Banned from driving for 15 months, to be reduced by 15 weeks if approved course undertaken.

Jason Lee Reynolds, 30, of Cobden Hill, Radlett. On December 12, 2014, took a vehicle without the consent of the owner. Also, on same date, drove without a valid licence and used a vehicle without insurance. Fine, costs: £485. Seven penalty points.

Wednesday, January 14

Hannah Louise Peppett, 19, of Hyde View Road, Harpenden. On July 17, 2014, drove in Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, at 37mph, the legal limit being 30mph. Fine, costs: £205. Three penalty points.

Friday, January 16

Susan Margaret Whitfield, 40, of Ox Lane, Harpenden. On December 28, 2014, drove in Redbourn Road, St Albans, after consuming so much alcohol the proportion in breath was 51 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Fine, costs: £316. Banned from driving for 14 months, to be reduced by 14 weeks if approved course undertaken.

Vittorio Giubba, 22, of The Ridgeway, St Albans. On December 22, 2014, assaulted a person by beating him. Also, on December 23, 2014, sent Facebook messages which conveyed a threat for the purpose of causing distress or anxiety to the recipient. Restraining order made. Fine, costs: £605.

Royston Caesar, of Eleanor Avenue, St Albans. On October 20, 2014, kept on a public road a vehicle which was unlicensed. Fine, back duty, costs: £320.

Martyn John H Dawe, 31, of South Close, St Albans. On Octo-ber 21, 2014, kept on a public road a vehicle which was unlicensed. Fine, back duty, costs: £347.50.

Gloughin Motors, Geral O’Loughlin. of Admirals Close, Colney Heath. On September 22, 2014, kept on a public road a vehicle which was unlicensed. Fine, back duty, costs: £313.34.

Jason Herd, of Nightingale Lane, St Albans. On October 21, 2014, kept a vehicle on a public road having previously made a declaration or statement that would not do so. Fine, back duty, costs: £326.25.

Martin Williams, of Stanley Avenue, St Albans. On October 20, 2014, kept on a public road a vehicle which was unlicensed. Fine, back duty, costs: £320.