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
Failure To Stop Accident Lothian Buses
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had been accused of colliding with a bus in his HGV. He was absolutely unaware of having been involved and hence could neither stop nor report this i ..
  Kept Licence
Dumfries Failure To Report Case Dropped
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was involved in a very minor accident. Not worthy of a criminal record. We spoke with a senior prosecutor regarding the demerits of this case. Follo ..
  Kept Licence
No Points Failure To Report An Accident
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was unaware of having been involved in an accident. Our Mr Simpson attended at Edinburgh Justice of the Peace Court on 15th September 2023 for the t ..
  Kept Licence
Failing To Stop/Failing To Report
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
In our unparalleled experience, charges of failing to stop and failing to report an accident are often very good to defend against. This morning's case was no e ..
  Kept Licence
Glasgow JP Court Not Guilty Failing To Report
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of colliding into the side of a parked car, causing extensive damage and thereafter driving off without reporting it to anyone. The case ..
  Kept Licence
Case Dropped Due To Lack Of Public Interest
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was involved in a utterly bizarre stand-off with the police. His wife's car had broken down and he'd arranged for its uplift via his insurer. The re ..