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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Drink Driving Hamilton
Drink / Drug Driving
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Having been charged with a second qualifying offence our client was in a very difficult position and subject to the enhanced minimum period of disqualification ..
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Causing Serious Injury By Dangerous Driving At Inverness
Serious Injury & Fatality Cases
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case was a perfect example of where injuries sustained in an accident unduly influence how an accused is prosecuted. Our client was charged with causing se ..
Kept Licence
Revocation Of Driving Licence Avoided
New Drivers
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with speeding on the M8 and, as a New Driver with 3 penalty points on his driving licence, upon conviction would have faced a revocation ..
Kept Licence
81mph In A 50mph Limit On M8 Deserted
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Speeding cases involving the 50mph limit on the M8 are pretty common however this particular case didnt even get off the ground as the Crown failed to serve pap ..
Kept Licence
Drink Driving Glasgow
Drink / Drug Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our very respectable client was involved in an accident where her car skidded on black ice around Christmas time and came off the road. Traumatised by this she ..
Kept Licence
Dangerous Driving Airdrie
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Airdrie Sheriff Court
Our client was falsely accused of dangerous driving by reversing into someone and failing to report the accident/fleeing the scene. Following the trial, the She ..