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
Serious Injury By Careless Driving 4 Points
Careless Driving
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of causing serious injury to a pedestrian by careless driving. The incident was captured on CCTV and the pedestrian was hospitalised as ..
  Kept Licence
Drink Driving Charge 10 Points
Drink / Drug Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of drink-driving. Mr Simpson attended Court on 20th August 2025 and examined the Court papers. It was apparent that the Crown may have a ..
  Kept Licence
117mph Licence Retained
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was captured on police dashcam footage travelling at 117mph in a 70mph limit in inclement weather. He was charged withdangerous driving and sought o ..
  Kept Licence
Exceptional Hardship Established At Glasgow
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client got himself in a spot of bother and faced a 6-month ban through 'totting-up'. He had been recommended to contact our Firm and we prepared his case. ..
  Kept Licence
Serious Injury Glasgow 5 Points
Serious Injury & Fatality Cases
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was facing a charge of causing serious injury by careless driving. The entire incident had been captured on CCTV and the injuries were indeed seriou ..
  Kept Licence
Fort William Section 2
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Fort William Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was facing a charge ofdangerous driving as he had collided with an oncoming vehicle. A conviction would have had dire consequences for our client and ..