Unlawful wounding charge dropped and costs awarded

During an altercation inside a Mandurah night spot, our client was alleged to have thrown a glass at the victim’s face, causing wounds and bleeding to the  face. The evidence disclosed by the prosecution did not establish a strong case against our client and we promptly engaged in negotiations with the prosecution to have the charge discontinued. The prosecution was not persuaded to discontinue the charge. We maintained our advice to the client that the case against him was weak and he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Four weeks before the trial date we were contacted by the prosecution. The prosecutor had revised our submission and agreed to discontinue the charge against our client. The charge was formally discontinued and we successfully sought costs against the prosecution for the legal fees our client incurred as a result of being charged.