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
Careless Driving Glasgow JP Court - Not Guilty
Careless Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of knocking down a pedestrian by driving without due care and attention, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 3 (aka 'careless ..
  Kept Licence
Motorcyclist Dangerous Driving Dunoon Not Guilty
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dunoon Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client - along with another rider - was chased by the police for a distance of 11 miles and clocked speeds in excess of 100mph (in a 60mph limit) and overto ..
  Kept Licence
70MPH In A 30MPH Limit 5 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was - quite properly - charged by the Crown withdangerous driving. The gravamen of the charge was that he had allowed his speed to reach a top speed ..
  Reduced Sentence
Drink-Driving Charge Dropped At First Court Hearing
Drink / Drug Driving
Lanark Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had been accused of drink-driving. On 5th July 2023, our Mr Simpson attended and spotted an anamoly. The drink-driving charge was promptly dropped. O ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Results In 3 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Airdrie Justice Of The Peace Court
Our client was accused of driving dangerously by failing to adjust her speed, driving at excessive speeds for the road and conditions and striking a pedestrian. ..
  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 ..