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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Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Two Cases At Edinburgh
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our Mr Simpson appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in respect of two markedly different allegations of dangerous driving. Both licences were retained.
Case 1 - ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Glasgow 6 Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was driving his taxi on the motorway and attempted to merge into traffic on a dark morning. He saw a vehicle flash its lights and he thought that he ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Glasgow 6 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of travelling at 110mph in a 60mph limit and 90mph in a 40mph limit through road works, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 2 ..
Kept Licence
The Sleepy Baronet
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Perth Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case attracted some press attention, presumably because our client is a Baronet: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sleepy-baronet-caused-pile-up-after-hit ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Hamilton 96/50
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of dangerous driving by travelling at 96mph in a 50mph limit and causing other vehicles to take evasive action in order to avoid a collis ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Airdrie Icy Road 108mph
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Airdrie Justice Of The Peace Court
Our client was accused of dangerous driving by speeding at 108mph in icy conditions and overtaking when unsafe to do so, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, ..