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
Driving Without Insurance
Driving Without Insurance
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
One of the most common accusations a driver can face is that he/she has driven without there being in force a valid policy of insurance. Our client found himse ..
  Kept Licence
Special Reasons Edinburgh Upheld
Driving Without Insurance
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client's father had advised him that he was fine to drive his car and that he was covered by a policy of insurance. Unbeknownst to him, the cherished plate ..
  Kept Licence
No Insurance Charge Withdrawn
Driving Without Insurance
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had already pled guilty to driving without insurance and a Special Reasons Proof had been assigned. Our Mr Simpson attended Glasgow Justice of the P ..
  Kept Licence
23 Technical Driving Charges
Driving Without Insurance
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This offence involved two prominent security firms, one cancer patient, and one over-zealous police officer. There were 23 charges in total, most of a technica ..
  Kept Licence
No Insurance Charges Dropped
Driving Without Insurance
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our clients were accused of driving without insurance and causing and permitting the other to drive without insurance. Our Mr Simpson negotiated a deal with th ..
  Kept Licence
Edinburgh Driving Without Insurance
Driving Without Insurance
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of driving without a valid policy of insurance. Our Mr Simpson attended at Edinburgh JP Court on 4th July 2022 and persuaded the Crown t ..