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 Trial Glasgow Found Not Guilty Without Asking A Question
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 9 penalty points when he was accused of speeding and desperately required to keep his driving licence. We were instructed and the case proceed ..
  Kept Licence
Exceptional Hardship Lawyer Glasgow
Totting Up / Exceptional Hardship
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client pleaded guilty to a minor speeding charge without realising that he would be in line for a disqualification under the totting-up provisions. He enlis ..
  Kept Licence
Mobile Phone Offence Kilmarnock JP Court Found Not Guilty
Mobile Phones / Construction & Use
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of using his mobile phone whilst driving and as a new driver, chose to defend the case. He ignored the fixed penalty for 3 points and 10 ..
  Kept Licence
Drunk In Charge Glasgow Sheriff Court Not Guilty
Drink / Drug Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the applicable limit. We examined the evidence and were satisfied that he would be foun ..
  Kept Licence
Average Speed Cameras A9 Inverness Justice Of Peace Court
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with speeding at 67mph in a 50mph limit, having been caught by the SPECS average speed cameras on the A9. This was an allegation which ou ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding 87mph In A 50mph Limit A75 Dumfries
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was caught on camera allegedly travelling at 87mph in a 50mph limit. The CCTV that was released to our office seemed to show that the device - the LT ..