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
Absolute Discharge Granted Disqualification Avoided
Drink / Drug Driving
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was facing a serious charge which would have had severe repurcussions for her professional career. Our Mr Simpson appeared on 1st December 2023 at I ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding Inverness 100mph In 60mph Limit Average Speed
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of speeding at 100mph in a 60mph limit, and faced an almost certain disqualification. We examined the case and advised that a 'Not Guilt ..
  Kept Licence
Careless Driving Charge Dropped
Careless Driving
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accued ofcareless driving by colliding with - and tragically killing - a labrador puppy. A horrible case and whilst we had enormous sympathy for ..
  Kept Licence
9 Points Caught Speeding Not Guilty After Trial
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was already on 9 points when he was detected speeding at 54mph in a 30mph limit. He contacted our office anxious to retain his driving entitlement. ..
  Kept Licence
Wheelie Bad Driving Inverness
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was captured on police dash-cam footage performing a 'wheelie' on his motorcycle and was prosecuted fordangerous driving. Following negotiations wit ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving In Nairn Becomes 4 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of dangerous driving contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 2 (as amended). The allegation was that he had failed to check his m ..