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.
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3 Driving Cases Dealt With At Dumfries Client Outcomes Achieved
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
We were instructed in a number of cases in Dumfries Justice of the Peace Court on Tuesday 22nd October 2019 by a variety of different clients with an assortment ..
Kept Licence
114mph, Undertaking, Tailgating Not Guilty Dangerous Driving
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of travelling at 114mph in a 70mph limit, tailgating and then undertaking another vehicle.
The police were travelling behind him and act ..
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Dangerous Driving Minimum Sentence
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with dangerous driving and instructed a plea of not guilty to be tendered to the Court.
The essence of the charge was that control of th ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Charge Eaglesham Driver Keeps Licence
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with driving at speeds in excess of 60mph in a 30mph limit and speeds in excess of 90mph in a 60mph limit, attempting to evade a pursuing ..
Kept Licence
Mobile Phone Usage Case Not Guilty
Mobile Phones / Construction & Use
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case called for trial in Dumfries on 26 September 2019. It is essential to have a detailed working knowledge of the legislation and mobile phone cases cont ..
Kept Licence
Failing To Report Accident To Police Not Guilty
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Charges of failing to stop and report accidents can be awkward for the Crown to prove. This particular case was heard in Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court on 2 ..