London, Jan 6 - A California judge has dismissed a misdemeanour battery charge against Scottish actor Gerard Butler following a bust-up with a paparazzo.

The Los Angeles City Attorney filed the charge against Butler in May after investigating claims that the '300' star attacked a snapper outside the premiere party of British director Guy Ritchie's film 'Rock n Rolla' Oct 7, 2008.

The actor's representatives insisted the photographer was stalking the star, almost killing a pedestrian as he chased Butler through Hollywood.

The charge was dismissed at a hearing Tuesday after the actor completed community service, reported imdb.com.

Butler faced up to six months in jail if convicted.