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
Speeding Dumfries A74(M)
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client's licence was in jeopardy because of the alleged speed he had been accused of driving at on the A74(M). We examined all of the evidence in the case a ..
Kept Licence
Careless Driving At Paisley
Careless Driving
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This client was accused of careless driving after his car was involved in a collision with a motorcycle. As a serving firefighter, the potential consequences of ..
Kept Licence
Exceptional Hardship Upheld At Dumfries
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had pled guilty to a charge of speeding on the M74 in Dumfries by letter and without seeking any legal advice. Due to the presence of nine live point ..
Kept Licence
Speeding At Fort William Justice of the Peace Court
Speeding in Scotland
Fort William Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
A charge of speeding atFort William where the risk to our clients driving entitlement was twofold. Not only was he accused of driving at 95mph in a 60mph limit, ..
Kept Licence
Not Guilty No Insurance Dumfries Justice Of The Peace Court
Driving Without Insurance
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had allowed her partner to drive her car on the understanding, and indeed condition, that he had the necessary insurance cover in place. It later tra ..
Reduced Sentence
Drink Driver Rehabilitation Course Granted Dumfries Sheriff Court
Drink / Drug Driving
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client instructed an early plea of guilty be tendered in connection with a drink driving charge at Dumfries Sheriff Court. The intoximeter produced a breath ..