Our Track Record
Success rates are entirely meaningless.
Over the years, Michael Lyon Solicitors Limited has been responsible for securing thousands of acquittals in defended road traffic prosecutions. In cases where a plea of guilty has been negotiated with the Crown, thousands of our clients have received the benefit of a significantly reduced penalty. Make your own judgement by browsing our unparalleled wealth of experience gained from exclusively defending road traffic cases in every jurisdiction in Scotland. Some of our more high profile cases can be found in the Press & Media section.
Please use the menu below to view our Track Record in dealing with road traffic cases.
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Special Reasons Speeding
Speeding in Scotland
Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
En route to attend to a terminally ill 6 year old, the police stopped the doctor for speeding. Having tried to explain the situation to the police, he simply ha ..
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Speeding Case Deserted By Sheriff In Glasgow
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of travelling at a high speed on the M8 motorway through Glasgow, and his position was quite clear: he accepted being over the limit, but ..
Kept Licence
Deferred Sentence For Representation Against Disqualification
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had received an ominous letter from Dumfries Justice of the Peace Court following his plea of guilty to a speeding charge which requested his persona ..
Kept Licence
Speeding Camera Case Found Not Guilty
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was at risk of disqualification through the totting-up provisions and stood to lose everything if he was convicted of the offence. This was an allega ..
Kept Licence
A9 Speeding Charge Not Guilty
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Whilst this case involved a minor allegation of speeding on the A9, namely 71mph in a 60mph limit, a conviction would have brought into play the totting-up prov ..
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Motorbikes Racing On M74 Lanark Minimum Endorsement
Speeding in Scotland
Lanark Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with another individual with racing on the M74. Both accused were riding motorbikes and the Crown alleged speeds in excess of 100mph. At ..