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
Road Rage Tailgating Licence Saved In Elgin
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Elgin Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This matter was originally prosecuted as an alleged contravention of s.2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, namely dangerous driving, at Elgin Sheriff Court. The or ..
  Kept Licence
Bad Driving Negotiated From Dangerous To Careless
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dunoon Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had been returning from working on Islay and was taking 'Haste Ye Back' somewhat too literally as he sped home towards East Dunbartonshire. The driv ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Charge; Licence Saved
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dunoon Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Some kind words from another happy customer. We're not blushing. Honest! "Martin at MLSL has been a godsend! I was very concerned about the unthinkable implica ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Reduced To Careless 4 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Stranraer Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client - a famous film-maker - was accused of dangerous driving by travelling at 90mph in a 60mph limit and 74mph through roadworks restricted to 40mph. We ..
  Reduced Sentence
Very High Speed Negotiated To Careless Driving
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged along with other motorists at the same stretch of the A74(M) Glasgow to Carlisle road with dangerous driving. The crux of the allegation ..
  Kept Licence
High Court Judge As Witness In Road Rage Dangerous Driving
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
If you are going to lose your temper when driving it's best not to do it with a chauffeur driven High Court Judge! Our client - apparently - had cut up the chau ..