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
Aberdeen Speeding Marykirk Not Guilty Plea Accepted
Speeding in Scotland
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was facing a 5th charge of speeding (seehttps://www.theroadtrafficlawyer.com/cases/speeding-case-glasgow-jp-court-not-guilty-again) and instructed us ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding 106mph Dumfries Licence Saved
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was a chef who relied upon his driving licence owing to his mostly unsociable hours. He was hurrying to fulfil a family commitment and accelerated a ..
  Kept Licence
80mph Over 50mph Speeder Not Guilty Glasgow
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This matter called for trial in Glasgow on 19 November 2019. The case papers revealed a number of potential issues with the evidence and, whilst complacency can ..
  Kept Licence
Not Guilty Dangerous Driving And Drink Driving Dumbarton
Drink / Drug Driving
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This was an interesting and extremely complicated case. Our client was accused of drink-driving, failing to stop for the Police, and dangerous driving. Both d ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding Case Glasgow JP Court Not Guilty Again
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client for whom we had previously dealt with 3 cases successfully contacted our office for assistance with a fourth allegation of speeding. Our advice was ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Charge 114mph Dumbarton 6 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with driving at 114mph in a 70mph limit contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 2 - dangerous driving. The minimum penalty if convi ..