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
Inverness Road Traffic Lawyer Speeding Charge A9
Speeding in Scotland
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 6 penalty points when he received 3 fixed penalty notices for speeding on the A9. He contacted our office and we spoke to him about his option ..
Kept Licence
Fire Engine Driver Acquitted Of Careless Driving
Careless Driving
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Over the years we have represented many public servants, including police officers, fire-fighters, ambulance workers etc. These cases are delicate in nature and ..
Kept Licence
s.143 Insurance Charge Special Reasons Upheld
Driving Without Insurance
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with driving a motor vehicle without the necessary insurance cover, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, s.143. The case had potentiall ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving A76 Dumfries Sheriff Court
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with dangerous driving contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 section 2
The gravamen of the charge was that our client had travelled at e ..
Reduced Sentence
Elgin Digger Driver Sheltered Housing Avoids Prison
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Elgin Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This was a high profile case covered extensively by the local and national press.
Our client was represented by a local Firm in Elgin and decided to seek exper ..
Reduced Sentence
Average Speed Cameras A90 Forfar
Speeding in Scotland
Forfar Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 9 penalty points when he received a fixed penalty notice for a speeding (at 80mph) on the A90 near to Forfar. Unable to accept further penalty ..