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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Speeding Dumfries A74(M) At 111mph
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client had already tendered a plea of guilty by letter when he engaged our services. In circumstances such as these we necessarily have to focus on damage l ..
Kept Licence
Glasgow Speeding Camera
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Facing disqualification for speeding at 42mph in Glasgow on Great Western Road at Cleveden Road, our client was in a bit of a pickle. He had been caught on came ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Paisley Sheriff Court Acquitted
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
The driving complained of in this case involved high speeds, roundabouts and evasive action being taken by three vehicles as a consequence of our clients sub-st ..
Kept Licence
Speeding Ticket Stirling
Speeding in Scotland
Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
We have successfully defended hundreds of speeding tickets. Speeding in Stirling (even at 89mph on the A9) when already on 9 penalty points is a risky business. ..
Kept Licence
Speeding Charge Time Barred Glasgow Justice Of The Peace Court
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Time bar is an issue often misunderstood and overlooked. Knowing the rules of citation can make all the difference because often the Police do not. In this part ..
Kept Licence
Failing to Name Driver
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
A now defunct loophole was exploited to great effect in this case. Our client was charged with failing to disclose the identity of the driver of his vehicle in ..