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
In Charge Drink Driving Stirling
Drink / Drug Driving
Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had been for a long walk and had consumed a few rums... He was charging his phone in his car when the Police arrived. He was arrested and prosecuted ..
  Kept Licence
In Charge Drink Driving
Drink / Drug Driving
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of being in-charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit. Our Mr Simpson attended for the Trial Diet on 9th September 2025 ..
  Kept Licence
Drink Driving Charge 10 Points
Drink / Drug Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of drink-driving. Mr Simpson attended Court on 20th August 2025 and examined the Court papers. It was apparent that the Crown may have a ..
  Kept Licence
Drug Driving Case Dropped
Drink / Drug Driving
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of driving under the influence of cannabis, providing a blood reading of 4.4ug. She was recommended to contact our Firm and we set to wo ..
  Kept Licence
Drink Driving Special Reasons 5 Penalty Points
Drink / Drug Driving
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was a passenger in his own vehicle and was awakened by his friend who was driving. An argument broke out and his friend brought the vehicle to a stop ..
  Kept Licence
Drink Driving Urine Case Started Then Dropped
Drink / Drug Driving
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of drink-driving following a crash and submitted to a urine test at hospital. This case should be used as a cautionary tale for the Proc ..