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.

Offence:
Search
  Kept Licence
Exceptional Hardship Airdrie
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Airdrie Justice Of The Peace Court
This matter called at Airdrie Justice of the Peace Court on 2 February 2023. Our client came to us with 9 points on his licence and court papers for a new matte ..
  Kept Licence
Legal History Made
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
On 19th January 2022, our Firm made legal history in an exceptional hardship case. A number of years ago we represented a client whose case went on to become o ..
  Kept Licence
Successful Exceptional Hardship Edinburgh
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had amassed 12 penalty points prior to making contact with our Firm and, accordingly, the only way to save his driving entitlement was to successfull ..
  Kept Licence
Rare Medical Condition Exceptional Hardship
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 9 penalty points when he was detected travelling at 90mph in a 70mph limit. It was reported as careless driving and ultimately resulted in a p ..
  Kept Licence
Dumfries Exceptional Hardship Proof Courier
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client pleaded guilty to using a mobile phone whilst driving, an offence that carries 6 penalty points. The presence of 6 penalty points already on his driv ..
  Kept Licence
Exceptional Hardship Perth Granted 18 Months Later
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Perth Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our first post-pandemic exceptional hardship proof with the Justice of the Peace Courts reopening at the beginning of June 2021. Quite unbelievably, our client ..