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 Passengers On Roof
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was studying at Heriott Watt University when he decided to take three of his chums on a late night joyride through the Campus. Instead of being insid ..
  Kept Licence
Drink Driving Charge Discontinued Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Drink / Drug Driving
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client crashed into another vehicle and was arrested for drink-driving. He was found to be over the limit when a back-calculation was applied to the level o ..
  Kept Licence
Driving Without Insurance
Driving Without Insurance
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
One of the most common accusations a driver can face is that he/she has driven without there being in force a valid policy of insurance. Our client found himse ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Edinburgh - 4 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of driving dangerously by racing at speeds in excess of 80mph in a 40mph limit, and failing to stop for police officers in hot pursuit. ..
  Kept Licence
Drink Driving Charge Dropped Edinburgh
Drink / Drug Driving
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of drink-driving which carries a minimum mandatory 12 month ban upon conviction. Our Mr Simpson attended Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 24th ..
  Kept Licence
Failing To Stop/Failing To Report
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
In our unparalleled experience, charges of failing to stop and failing to report an accident are often very good to defend against. This morning's case was no e ..