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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Careless Driving Trial Deserted
Careless Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This matter called for trial in Glasgow on 14 March 2019. The evidence in this case came from a cyclist who was riding the streets of Glasgow with a Go-Pro came ..
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Failing to Report Accident Acquittal
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report An Accident
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case called for trial in Glasgow on 8 March 2019. The charge related to an allegation that our client had crashed into another vehicle and, having not stop ..
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Not Guilty Speeding Inadequate Signage
Speeding in Scotland
Falkirk Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This matter called for trial in Falkirk Justice of the Peace Court on 28 February 2019. Our client had been charged with speeding however maintained that the si ..
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Inverness Road Traffic Lawyer Speeding Charge A9
Speeding in Scotland
Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 6 penalty points when he received 3 fixed penalty notices for speeding on the A9. He contacted our office and we spoke to him about his option ..
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Fire Engine Driver Acquitted Of Careless Driving
Careless Driving
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Over the years we have represented many public servants, including police officers, fire-fighters, ambulance workers etc. These cases are delicate in nature and ..
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s.143 Insurance Charge Special Reasons Upheld
Driving Without Insurance
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with driving a motor vehicle without the necessary insurance cover, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, s.143. The case had potentiall ..