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
Speeding Charge Aberdeen Dropped
Speeding in Scotland
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of speeding at 32mph in a 20mph limit. He was already on 9 penalty points and required to vigorously defend this charge or face losing h ..
  Kept Licence
Drink-Driving Charge Dropped In Airdrie
Drink / Drug Driving
Airdrie Sheriff Court
This matter concluded at Airdrie Sheriff Court on 31 March 2022. Our client had been charged with a drink driving offence and we were instructed to review the ..
  Kept Licence
Dunfermline Failure To Report Accident Charge Dropped
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Dunfermline Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client lost control of his vehicle during a snowstorm and collided with a fence. He alighted from his vehicle and could see no damage. Several months later ..
  Kept Licence
9 Points Speeding Charge Licence Saved
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
We were instructed in relation to two matters for this particular client, with the final case concluding on 28 March 2022 at Glasgow. Having successfully secur ..
  Kept Licence
Licence Saved Dumfries Dangerous Driving
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was facing a charge of dangerous driving at Dumfries Sheriff Court where it was alleged that he drove at excessive speeds, namely up to 106mph in a 6 ..
  Kept Licence
Selkirk Dangerous Driving Not Guilty
Dangerous Driving Scotland
Selkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was facing a charge of dangerous driving at Selkirk Sheriff Court where it was alleged that he crossed a solid white centre line and entered into the ..