Identity case discontinued before trial

Our client, a woman in her twenties, with no previous convictions, was involved with a physical altercation with another young woman outside a house party, as a result of which she was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm. It was alleged that our client, and another unidentified female, king-hit the complainant and stomped on her head while on the ground, causing lasting injuries. We advised our client to plead not guilty as we considered the prosecution did not have sufficient evidence to prove our client was the person involved. As part of our preparation for trial, we obtained witness statements from numerous persons at the party who could provide alibi evidence. The first trial for the matter was adjourned due to a material mistake by the prosecution (not summonsing an important witness). Before the second trial date, the prosecution inquired whether our client would plead guilty to a much less serious common assault. We called their bluff and rejected this offer. The prosecution subsequently discontinued the AOBH charge and we successfully obtained costs for our client.