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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Dangerous Driving Charge Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had been driving for only 3 weeks when she embarked upon a journey to Aberdeen to lay flowers at her grandparents' graves. Having driven without inci ..
Kept Licence
Speeding Glasgow Case Deserted By Court
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of speeding at 42mph in a 30mph limit contrary to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 sections 81 and 89.
Our advice was that a plea of ..
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Section 7(6) Road Traffic Act 1988 Minimum Penalty Imposed
Drink / Drug Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was suspected of being drunk-in-charge of his vehicle and arrested. At the police station he refused - without reasonable excuse - to provide two spe ..
Kept Licence
Failure To Report Accident Edinburgh - Case Dropped
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was driving in bad weather and her vehicle collided with another vehicle unbeknownst to her.
The matter was reported and our client was charged with ..
Kept Licence
Glasgow Drink Driving Minimum Sentence Imposed
Drink / Drug Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client misjudged the rate at which her body metabolised alcohol and was charged with drink-driving contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. ..
Kept Licence
Stranraer Careless Driving Disqualification Avoided
Careless Driving
Stranraer Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of careless driving in Stranraer and required the services of a road traffic lawyer after entering a guilty plea to the charge. Once the ..