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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Mobile Phone Offence Glasgow Not Guilty Plea Accepted
Mobile Phones / Construction & Use
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Mobile phone offences in Scotland now carrry 6 penalty points and a fine of up to 1,000. This case was slightly unusual as it was to the best of our knowledge t ..
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Time Bar Plea Upheld For Careless Driving Charge In Stranraer
Careless Driving
Stranraer Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case concluded on 3 April 2018 and involved a potentially serious allegation of careless driving. Our client was charged with driving at excessive speeds o ..
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Careless Driving And Failing To Stop And Report Admonished
Careless Driving
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with careless driving by failing to keep proper control of his vehicle and colliding with a wall as a consequence. The accident occurred ..
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Speeding Dumfries - A Tale of Two Clients
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
The following speeding cases were both dealt with by our Mr Simpson at Dumfries Justice of the Peace Court on 27th March 2018. It may be of interest to read wha ..
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Six Month Time Bar Plea Upheld For Speeding Prosecution
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case was set down to call in Glasgow Justice of the Peace Court on 27 March 2018. Our client was charged with speeding at 84mph within a 50mph limit on the ..
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Speeding Ticket Kirkcaldy A92 Not Guilty
Speeding in Scotland
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 9 points when he was caught by a speed camera tickling his pedal at 54mph in a 40mph limit. A moment's inattention that threatened his ability ..