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
Airdrie Hit and Run Case Deserted
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Airdrie Justice Of The Peace Court
Our client was accused of colliding with a vehicle and leaving the scene without first exchanging his details with the lady whose car he supposedly damaged. We ..
  Kept Licence
Failing To Identify The Driver
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of failing to identify the driver. She was on 9 penalty points and any further endorsation would have resulted in loss of licence and lo ..
  Kept Licence
Failure To Stop Accident Lothian Buses
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had been accused of colliding with a bus in his HGV. He was absolutely unaware of having been involved and hence could neither stop nor report this i ..
  Kept Licence
Dumfries Failure To Report Case Dropped
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was involved in a very minor accident. Not worthy of a criminal record. We spoke with a senior prosecutor regarding the demerits of this case. Follo ..
  Kept Licence
No Points Failure To Report An Accident
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was unaware of having been involved in an accident. Our Mr Simpson attended at Edinburgh Justice of the Peace Court on 15th September 2023 for the t ..
  Kept Licence
Failing To Stop/Failing To Report
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
In our unparalleled experience, charges of failing to stop and failing to report an accident are often very good to defend against. This morning's case was no e ..