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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38mph In Excess of Speed Limit Minimum Endorsement
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
The speed libelled in this case was 88mph in a 50mph limit and would normally attract a period of disqualification. Having negotiated a suitable reduction in th ..
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Not Guilty Speeding Technical Defence Upheld
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had received papers in relation to a speeding allegation at Nuneaton Street in Glasgow. With nine live penalty points on his licence it was imperativ ..
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Crown Motion To Adjourn Refused Case Deserted
Speeding in Scotland
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with speeding at 45mph in a 30mph limit on Stockiemuir Road, Bearsden. The method of detection in this case was the Unipar SL700. The Cro ..
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Not Guilty Speeding Case Deserted
Speeding in Scotland
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with speeding on the A82 at Tarbet. The speed in this case was not particularly high however a conviction would have put our client at th ..
Kept Licence
No Further Proceedings On Technical Grounds
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Another example of how important it is to read the complaint. The charge set out by the Crown had been drafted with reference to the wrong statutory provisions ..
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Crown Motion To Adjourn Refused Not Guilty
Speeding in Scotland
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case involved an allegation of speeding at 83mph on the M9 Edinburgh to Perth Road. The totting-up provisions loomed large however we were able to persuade ..