Arson charge dismissed. Police failed to disclose evidence

Our client, a 45-year-old Geraldton man, was charged with criminal damage and criminal damage by fire after the premises he was renting was partly damaged by fire. After several adjournments for detectives to disclose evidence in the case we successfully made an application to the Magistrate to have the charge thrown out. During committal proceedings in the Magistrates Court both charges were dismissed following our submissions.