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
125mph City Bypass 50mph Limit Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused ofdangerous driving by travelling at a speed of 125mph on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, where the speed limit is 50mph. This can be equ ..
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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
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.
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Kept Licence
Motorcyclist Dangerous Driving Dunoon Not Guilty
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dunoon Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client - along with another rider - was chased by the police for a distance of 11 miles and clocked speeds in excess of 100mph (in a 60mph limit) and overto ..
Kept Licence
70MPH In A 30MPH Limit 5 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was - quite properly - charged by the Crown withdangerous driving.
The gravamen of the charge was that he had allowed his speed to reach a top speed ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Results In 3 Penalty Points
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Airdrie Justice Of The Peace Court
Our client was accused of driving dangerously by failing to adjust her speed, driving at excessive speeds for the road and conditions and striking a pedestrian. ..