*Substantive charge* - the most serious charges on the brief; or which if withdrawn, would prevent an ancillary application from being made. Refer to the DPP Policy regarding whether or not to withdraw charges. [[011.11.18 DPP-Policy.pdf]] # Charge Negotiations - We *do not* lower the reading of a device; this would question the devices operability. # Charge Withdrawals - Withdrawal of a substantive charge *must only* occur when there is no reasonable prospect of conviction or not in the public interest. - Consultation with an informant, informants SGT or S/SGT should occur prior to the withdrawal of any substantive charges. - If you're dropping from an Indictable Charge to a Summary Charge you do need to do a WD report. # Format of Withdrawal Report - List the charges in the brief / outcome. - Summary of the facts and legal issues. - Explicit reason for the withdrawal. # Routine or Non-Routine *Non-routine* if there has been a failure of a process of VicPol where action is required to avoid recurrence; or failure of member of VicPol where training, counselling or other intervention is required to remedy the issue or avoid further recurrence. - Costs will always be non-routine. - Anywhere there is a mistake or opportunity for learning are non-routine; someone will get a kick in the backside as a result. - These go to the OIC for withdrawal sign off. - If costs are involved; *must* contain court extract of the costs and a statement of fines and penalties imposed. # Re 49(1)(f) / (b) - (b) is committed where you are pulled over. - (f) is within three hours; e.g. this charge may differ as it is at the police station location. - As a matter of course we normally WD (b) and proceed on (f). - Keep in mind where the police station is at.