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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A9 Speeding @ 90mph/60mph
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
One of those cases where a reduction in the alleged speed served to ensure our client was still driving at the end of the case. The reduction in speed proved to ..
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Speeding On The Kessock Bridge
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 9 penalty points and was facing a minimum 6 month ban under the totting-up provisions. We identified a speeding loophole and the Prosecutor re ..
Kept Licence
Speeding In A Van On The A9
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 11 points and received a Citation for speeding. Prior to contacting our office he had already pleaded guilty to the charge by letter and the C ..
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A832 New Driver Escapes Ban
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was a new driver and subject to the 6 point limitation when accused of travelling at 107mph in a 60mph limit on the A832. We managed to persuade the ..
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Dangerous Driving On The A832 At 113mph
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was already on 6 points for speeding when he was charged with dangerous driving on A832 by travelling at 113mph in 60mph limit in his Ferrari. He was ..
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Speeding On A9
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with travelling at 60mph in an 85mph limit (not a typo). We recognised and successfully argued that this represented a fundamental nullit ..