Case Details Summary
- Category
- Litigation
- Practice Area
- Criminal Defence
- Court
- High Court of Lagos State
- Case
- The State of Lagos v. Shedrack Omoboye & Anor.
- Charge No.
- LD/25264C/2024
- Key Result
- Full discharge and acquittal on all five criminal charges.
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Overview
The Defendant faced five charges: armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, membership of an unlawful society, and causing grievous bodily harm.
ECOLAW FIRM represented the Defendant before the High Court of Lagos State. Following the firm's defence and advocacy, the Defendant was discharged and acquitted on all counts in a judgment delivered on 20 November 2025.
The Challenge
The Defendant faced multiple serious criminal allegations and had spent more than two years in custody awaiting trial, according to his testimonial.
The case therefore required rigorous defence advocacy across several separate charges, each carrying significant consequences for his liberty.
ECOLAW Firm’s Role
ECOLAW FIRM acted as Counsel to the Defendant, defending him against all five charges before the High Court.
According to the client's testimonial, the firm took up his defence without charging a fee and vigorously maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.
Outcome
The Defendant was discharged and acquitted on all five charges in the judgment delivered on 20 November 2025.
