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
Fort William Dangerous Driving
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Fort William Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of dangerous driving by driving at excessive speeds, accelerating aggressively, overtaking when unsafe to do so, causing other vehicles t ..
  Kept Licence
HGV Driver Dangerous Driving
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was driving a 54ft long HGV and decided to embark on an overtaking manoeuvre on what could properly be described as a 'blind' corner. There was video ..
  Kept Licence
Elgin Traffic Lawyer Dangerous Driving
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Elgin Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of driving dangerously by travelling at a grossly excessive speed, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 2 (as amended)There was ..
  Kept Licence
No Insurance Charge Withdrawn
Driving Without Insurance
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had already pled guilty to driving without insurance and a Special Reasons Proof had been assigned. Our Mr Simpson attended Glasgow Justice of the P ..
  Kept Licence
Drink Driving Charge Dropped
Drink / Drug Driving
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client suffered a mental breakdown and drove towards the Erskine Bridge with the intention of ending her life. She had consumed a significant amount of alc ..
  Kept Licence
Failing To Stop Not Prosecuted
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had significant anxiety issues and when a minor bump happened, she fled the scene. This case was quite complicated and we had to produce a significa ..