Scottish road traffic specialists fuel AMOL expansion

June 26, 2008 - PRLog -- Michael Lyon Solicitors have joined the association after recognising the need to promote the benefits of using specialist road traffic law firms to the motoring public. Many cases in the UK have demonstrated that specialists can often provide a more effective defence than those solicitors with less traffic law knowledge. AMOL is a voluntary, non-profit organisation whose members must all have extensive knowledge and experience in defending motoring cases.
Motoring law is an extremely complex area of criminal law involving technical defences that only an expert can successfully understand and argue before a court. Whilst many general criminal lawyers are capable of dealing with a straight forward factual motoring defence, the vast majority do not have the expertise to employ the tactics and knowledge that AMOL accredited experts have gained through years of experience.
Commenting on their reasons for joining AMOL, Mr Lyon pointed out “pressure on Legal Aid funding is causing many general practices in Scotland to seek work in areas which may not have been part of their previous areas of expertise. We are looking to clearly identify ourselves as motoring specialists and believe AMOL membership makes this statement loud and clear.”
Founding Chief Executive and President of AMOL, Jeanette Miller explains that “having members in Scotland is crucial to AMOL’s development as the courts have very different rules to England and Wales, so English lawyers have no jurisdiction.”
AMOL membership is open to all criminal solicitors who can demonstrate their knowledge and track record in the area of traffic law and who are willing to adhere to the AMOL code of conduct. Those interested in applying should contact Richard Silver, Membership Secretary on 08000 85 27 84 or via the application form which is available for download via the AMOL website www.amol.uk.com.
Company Details:
Michael Lyon Solicitors Ltd
232 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4JR
www.theroadtrafficlawyer.com
ml@theroadtrafficlawyer.com
0141-550-1074 (24 hours)

AMOL, the Association of Motoring Offence Lawyers, is a non-profit organization that seeks to protect the public from poor representation by ensuring they have access to solicitors with true expertise in the area of motoring law. Founded in May 2007 its members only include expert solicitors who specialise in defending those prosecuted for motoring offences.

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We are dedicated to defending the motorist in all types of road traffic cases throughout Scotland. At Michael Lyon Solicitors we believe we can provide the highest standard of legal representation and an unrivalled degree of specialism in the field of road traffic law. From speeding in Dumfries to drink driving in Glasgow, it is imperative to employ the services of an expert lawyer to ensure the best possible result is achieved. We understand the consequences of a driving ban can be extensive and will do everything the law permits to save your licence.