Charge of indecent dealing with a child discontinued

Our client, a man in his mid-20s, was charged with indecently dealing with his 5-year-old step daughter. Our client denied the allegation claiming it was motivated by the child’s mother to get favourable Family Court orders. Our client contacted us soon after he was arrested. We were able to view the child’s police interview at a very early stage and immediately identified problems with the child’s version of events. A detailed submission to the Office of the DPP was made. We submitted there was no reasonable prospect of a conviction. The submission was accepted and the charge was discontinued after only two mentions in the Magistrates Court.