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
Failing To Report An Accident Not Guilty
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client worked in financial services and was terrified that a criminal conviction would leave her unable to work. She instructed the Firm to try and find a ..
  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 ..
  Reduced Sentence
Dangerous Driving Hamilton Sheriff Court Not Guilty
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of travelling at 70mph in a 40mph limit through roadworks and in very wet conditions. He was prosecuted fordangerous driving and, as a n ..
  Kept Licence
Falkirk Speeding Ticket Charge Dropped
Speeding in Scotland
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of travelling in excess of the speed limit. Our Mr Simpson attended Court on 12th July 2022 at the Intermediate Diet and managed to pers ..
  Kept Licence
Careless Driving Dropped At Glasgow
Careless Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of careless driving and causing a collision. It was obvious to us that the other driver caused the collision and following some negotiati ..
  Kept Licence
Edinburgh Not Guilty Following Trial
Careless Driving
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of driving without an MOT, valid insurance, and causing a collision contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 3 (as amended). Our M ..