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
Dangerous Driving Glasgow 100mph in 50mph Limit
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of dangerous driving in Glasgow by travelling at 100mph in a 50mph limit, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 2 (as amended). ..
  Kept Licence
High Level Driving Driving Eventually Dropped
Drink / Drug Driving
Perth Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case was actually pre-pandemic and involved a particularly serious allegation of driving whilst in excess of the prescribed alcohol limit. The matter event ..
  Kept Licence
Unfit Drink Drugs Case Dropped
Drink / Drug Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was a professional man who had undergone a procedure at a private hospital and had been accused of driving whilst under the influence of anaesthetic. ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Edinburgh 6 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of a very serious dangerous driving charge. The crux of the case was that he repeatedly prevented a police car from overtaking by swervin ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving High Speed 4 Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Stranraer Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with travelling at 92mph on the A75 Gretna to Stranraer Road in a van (restricted to 50mph) and pleaded guilty by letter to what he'd (wr ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Charge Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of dangerous driving on the basis of her speed. The police who gave chase reported driving at speeds of 130mph to catch up with her durin ..