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
Dangerous Driving X 2 Both Licences Retained
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our Mr Simpson attended Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 31st October 2025 in respect of two client both charged withdangerous drivingin two unrelated incidents. Cli ..
  Kept Licence
Mobile Phone Case Discontinued
Mobile Phones / Construction & Use
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of using a mobile phone whilst driving. We examined the case and spotted a matter which was effectively amounted to a fundamental nullit ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Lawyer Wick
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Wick Sheriff Court
Our client was facing an allegation ofdangerous driving contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 2 (as amended). The allegation was, in essence, a dodgy ..
  Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving 65/30
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was facing a lengthy ban for dangerous driving, having been clocked at 65/30. He had missedthe initial court date and a warrant had been granted for ..
  Kept Licence
In Charge Drink Driving Stirling
Drink / Drug Driving
Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had been for a long walk and had consumed a few rums... He was charging his phone in his car when the Police arrived. He was arrested and prosecuted ..
  Kept Licence
In Charge Drink Driving
Drink / Drug Driving
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of being in-charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit. Our Mr Simpson attended for the Trial Diet on 9th September 2025 ..