My court case is FINALLY over... (Van Life UK)

[@Adz]

Just want to say a massive thank you to all of the supportive comments! I was leaving the UK the day this video went live and I’ve been on the road since, and have barely had a chance to reply to any of them. But I’m reading through them all now. Thank you!

[@brianburns9190]

I had a similar problem, I was sitting in a traffic jam, not moving. I had my hand up on my neck, and he jumped out from about 2 cars in front and said I was on my phone.he was not happy that my phone was in my coat on the back seat

[@mswheelz13]

I love how you handled yourself in court. Your attitude throughout the whole ordeal shows your humble and kind. I’m proud of you.

[@TheShadowbrand]

While i would never recommend anyone represent themselves in court, well done! You stood up and didn't let yourself be pushed around. Good job!

[@DashDriver-z1r]

You say that but I had the same thing in a speeding case, you have to do your homework and play the game, but not always the case that you need legal rep

[@09mantlek]

@@DashDriver-z1r I think that's better advice. Do your homework if u feel competent enough to play the game.

[@derektaylor2941]

@@DashDriver-z1r I agree with you entirely. The thing is with the police, they are so used to intimidating people when it comes to traffic matters as most people will just buckle. What worries me is that so many coppers don't even know the laws they're supposed to be policing. I went to the Magistrate's for non-insurance and as a professional vehicle operator that could have had very serious implications for my legal repute and entitlement to hold an operating licence. The actual evidence against me was "...and, Sir, the defendant was not on the Motor Insurance Database and so..." My defence was in the form that the Road Traffic Act requires insurance. I did have insurance and presented my policy documents as well as a witness from the insurance company who had attended Court to confirm under oath that cover was in force. The problem was that the copper thought- mistakenly- that if it wasn't on the MID then it wasn't insured... But that's nonsense. I have a vehicle out now that is insured but only joined the fleet on Friday and isn't on the MID yet. Though the vehicle we sold a week earlier is no longer on our insurance but is showing on the MID. A colossal waste of Court time- and mine. All because a copper didn't know the law. What worries me is how that charge got through his Sergeant, Inspector and CPS.

[@jonjohnson2844]

Can you get a solicitor for free in these cases?

[@catch22again]

Sometimes people have no choice but to represent themselves. and legal aid is not easy to get now. I have had to do it many times and most I've won but that's because evidence is the key. There is something very satisfying about winning when you know you are right..

[@sharefail]

Well done Adz, you kept your head when others would have lost theirs all the while maintaining no malice. Truly a class act.

[@Vile_Entity_3545]

It happened to me years ago. Criminal damage. I thought I could represent myself but made a complete hash of it. Luckily the Magistrate was in a good mood and asked the caretakers the questions for me and he chucked the case out. To say I was happy was an understatement.

[@itsverygreen532]

I think that's exactly the point. If you get a sympathetic magistrate, they will help you out, but if you get a snotty one then you can easily screw yourself, at which point a few hundred quid on a solicitor suddenly sounds like a really good idea. I would always recommned good legal advice, not because you can't get through without it, but basically to prevent you screwing yourself up.

[@kevingriffin6199]

Well done, mate. I'm glad truth and justice were on your side.

[@lmaway8545]

The absolute right thing to do was to challenge the case. When you're in the right, all you have to do is tell the truth. The easiest job in the world. Well done. Something that seems to simple can become difficult when people say everything is against you. I had something along similar lines in a work related dispute (someone said id done/said something I knew I hadn't). The individual changed their story, contradicted themselves, I just told the truth. Work had to apologise for suspending me when i was the one who raised to HR, which should have said it all. That individual moved to a different department with a pay cut, I left the company and now earn double in a higher role. Keep up the cracking vids💪🏼

[@Phil.O.Sophical]

I believe the respect you showed the court and especially the police officer, showing yourself to be considerate and law abiding, went a long way to convince the court that you were only there to correct a mistake made by the officer and not seeking vengeance. If you had gone at it with a crooked cop attitude, I’m sure the outcome would have been different and then your commentator would have been correct. Great example on how to go about things when you know you’ve done no wrong. Integrity won the day. Happy travels.

[@christopherfaust1056]

Can’t wait for your Greece and Turkey videos! Be safe out there!

[@Adz]

Thank you so much! It’s appreciate!

[@localnutter]

Well done Pal, Not everyone would have the confidence to do that in Court. But there again, not everyone would have the confidence to do what you do on these Vids. Congrats and keep it up

[@stan7030]

Top guy. Great personality, entertaining to watch and after this trip to court he's shown how humble he is. Shame his channel doesn't have more subs, definitely deserves more. Looking forward to the Europe trip!

[@markgraham3201]

I, embarrassingly, got caught drink driving in 2001. I also chose to not "Lawyer up" against the recommendations of "general consensus". I went to court and expressed my genuine remorse, embarrassment and appreciation of the potential devastation I could I caused that night!!!! Of the 6 people in court that day accused of D/D, I was the only one with no lawyer, yet the only one offered a D/D awareness course (which I accepted) which subsequently reduced my 12 month ban by 3 months. I fully appreciate and understand that these are wholly, completely, different circumstances, but sometimes "Lawyering up" implies arrogance and downright disregard for the law; hence you need someone else to fight your battle for you!!!. Every situation is different; and getting a defence lawyer may not always be the best way to deal with a particular situation. Just my tuppence worth. Have a strapping pint on me Old Bean and congrats!!! Much Love and happy, safe travels .

[@Adz]

Thank you so much Mark!! It’s appreciated mate!! And yeah I completely agree. They asked why I chose not to have legal help and I said it’s because the way I see it. Solicitors are there to find loopholes to get you out of trouble (I know in reality that’s not all they do). But that was my reasoning. I said I have nothing that needs to be presented in a certain way as I just want to tell things how they were. I think not having a solicitor was definitely part of what helped me in this situation so I do agree with you on that!

[@jenstone9308]

Bravo to you Adz for standing up for yourself and not letting bully you into paying a fine for something you didn't do! 👏👏 I find it quite scary that the police can just accuse you of something with no evidence and they go straight to issuing you with a punishment without even questioning it. If you weren't as switched on and as confident as you are, you might have felt pressured into just acceptint the punishment and not taking it further. And the fact the officer didn't even have to show up in court...such a joke! 🙄 Well, you showed them! 🎉

[@adambaker4154]

Well done no matter how confident you are it's always a worry glad it's behind you now 👍

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

Never Ignore Official Letters. Always Engage with them, because sometimes the simple Act of telling them you Want a Court Date, can be enough for them to Withdraw.

[@stu0508]

True mostly, but not always. It really does depend on what you mean by "official" if it is something in reference to my driving license then yes i agree. However in my younger years i did ignore stuff from private parking companies as well as debt collectors and it literally went away. Equally i did the same with more serious debts and got a CCJ, so it does depend. I am not telling people to be dishonest either i am just saying your statement is not strictly true...

[@jamesgoodwill5253]

Well done mate, very humble and noble of you not seeking a deserved compensation. Love the videos and we are all looking forward to seeing your next adventure. Stay safe 👍🏻

[@travel-van-world6312]

Well done lad for standing up for yourself ! 😎🌞

[@samuelholmes3696]

Glad you won your case mate, well done.

[@brickyty1980]

Congratulations on the win, just goes to show you don't just have to roll over and take it, fair play for sticking up for yourself as you knew you did nothing wrong. epic vid as always, looking forward to the upcoming adventure updates, keep up the great work!!

[@patriciagorn6645]

Your a good bloke , i admire how you dealt with all that

[@geoffknight7322]

Well done on representing yourself, you had the knowledge that there was no incriminating evidence against you, and you stood up for your rights and the truth.

[@samwise8031]

Well done for staying true and standing up for what was right! Living the dream dude, love your calm demeanour and looking forward to the trip!

[@BanksyTravels]

At 12:30 I thought there is no way he can possibly achieve this. At 13:25 I was completely and utterly shocked. Two sunrises in a week is insane!! Glad the court case went well for you mate. Enjoy the Europe trip, looking forward to the videos 👌

[@madridaway3570]

Happy for you, to win in court. Onwards and upwards and glad it's behind you. Love your content and always tune in.

[@truth3358]

In normal cases like that they would ask the time of the incident plug your phone in check the last time you was on your phone job done

[@mrvertigo23]

Hands free or not is the issue

[@noddyholder6082]

Well done Adz, good to see someone like you standing up for the truth, so many people are "too busy" to do anything about this sort of thing. And its not just the fine, the law gives the insurance companies free licence to take MORE cash from you over the next few years once points go on your licence.

[@pengoocamper]

Well done..Great news ....love it when you can win and do it well .

[@maxineredfern3380]

O wow I’m so pleased for u Adzs, it must be a relief for it to be finally over, well done u for being brave enough to stand up in court to prove your innocence, nice one. Looking forward to seeing you next adventure. Stay safe, Maxx

[@stevesidare2493]

You handled that like a pro! Very impressive. So glad you won.

[@malcolmwhyte5856]

Victory in the face of injustice! Some police officers make mistakes, and unfortunately, some even fabricate stories. A few seem to think they're above the law, on a power trip where they're always right and never wrong. Well, congratulations on overcoming those ones. In principle, you absolutely earned your compensation and should have accepted it for the inconvenience and stress you went through. It would also serve as a reminder to the thousands of people wrongfully convicted that they should fight for what is right, and as a lesson to that officer-and others like him-to be more diligent and observant in the future. Once again, congratulations, buddy. Very well done. I can't express how pleased I am to hear this news. Have a great day, and enjoy your trip wherever it takes you, my friend!

[@neilcampbell4786]

Class result, fair play to you for standing up for yourself, well done.

[@bloochoob]

So pleased for your outcome! You’re smart as well as hilariously sharp witted and I’m impressed you represented yourself, I think, even if innocent, I’d be a nervous wreck. Love your channel and seeing it all continue to flourish! 🎉

[@blackcataps]

Always an enjoyable watch. Congratulations on wining your court case. An example to all.

[@TheDervMan]

Thanks for the update, I was wondering how this turned out. Very glad justice prevailed.

[@justinnewbert]

Congrats with the case and looking forward to youre trip

[@AndyHodder-tm1fc]

Hi Adz, glad you got the court case sorted, and thanks for continuing to make great content! We are looking forward to your next adventure. All the best Andy & Lyn.

[@geoffs3805]

Well done for winning your case. I understand the law around mobile usage has changed recently and there are a lot of cases going through the magistrates courts currently. 6 points is a lot if you need your license for work. I would strongly recommend others get legal advice as not everyone is as eloquent as yourself and generally they do take the officers word over yours. Take care👍

[@DMC888]

This is a good point. The are plenty of innocent people who would not be able to defend themselves in court.

[@LeisureBit]

Great news on your court case. Epic burger too! I’ve been really pleased with my AllPowers R2500 and 400W folding solar panel, have added an extra MPPT controller to the van so I can connect the solar panel to that also. Have a good week, All the very best, David 👍

[@falkirkdetect]

2 good outcomes, truth prevailed, plus that humbled accusers focus will be on point going forward! congratz!

[@leebilbie2800]

Buzzing you won in court especially when you have done nothing wrong,, watching a sunrise is amazing especially over the sea it starts your day with a smile

[@MotoGoYo]

Good result and well done for seeing it through!

[@johnnash8897]

Congradulations Adz well done nice to see you stood to them. Many people wouldn't . Great flog Thanks

[@RobnDob]

Well done mate for standing your ground.

[@propertydev6042]

The Police should never had taken it that far based on their evidence. Wasting court time and costs.

[@simonipswich]

Well done - glad you won, you were 100% innocent and fought your corner.

[@alicebrewer8838]

Well done you for representing yourself & winning 🎉. Really looking forward to your journey across the channel ❤

[@markstevenmark]

Well done you, I'm proud of you!!!. I'm pretty sure you put a lot of hard work into preparing for the case so well done. Xx

[@mikeconway1387]

I’m still chuckling at the “this is what attracted you” , to the park up !

[@Adz]

It was a thing of beauty! 😂

[@Myrtenbladskan]

Well done Adz! Not surprised you were able to represent yourself as you have the gift of the gab and a bright head 👊🏻👏🏻😊

[@lincolndave1966able]

Congratulations on the outcome. One thing that did shine through the entire saga is just how much they system goes out of the way to discourage people from seeking redress for injustice. It would be interesting to know if the potential court fees you would have incurred had you lost, would have equally been incurred by the organisation that brought the charges (the police), as someone has to pay those court costs (normally the looser). Anyhow, all history now, onwards and upwards.

[@danhadfield6275]

Well done son glad you fought it glad you won I have paid a few unlawfull fines cus I'm to old and knackered to put up the fight but I'm pleased to my soul that those who can will fight proud of you buddy

[@Experimental-DW]

Nice one mate just shows it can be done and as you say you had done nothing wrong and proved it really chuffed for you

[@markbrown5136]

Great Video! I live just down the road Great place to be in the morning to see the early sun rise from the beach . well done with the court case.

[@Bitsandboats]

Glad you won your case can’t wait for this new adventure series 🤠

[@wrzlygummidge]

Nice one Adz, great result, good advice. Good on ya! atb

[@Smudge1962]

Hi, Firstly, I am over the moon and so happy for you, that you were found "Not Guilty" it was obvious from your very first video on the matter that you had not been on your phone. I am really impressed with the way you handled this, by not showing anger and blowing your lid. You dealt with this in a calm collective and very professional way. The issue the police officer had is he let his ego get the best of him, just like many a person would have done in a similar situation and instead of holding his hand up and admitting he had made a mistake in his observation, (especially after you explained and literally showed him how there was no way you had been on your phone), he decided to try to save face by trying to push you into a corner and get you to admit to something you had not done. This was then backed up with the summons to go to court and threats of an even bigger fine alongside the 6 points you would get if you lost the case. "Well Done" for holding your cool and fighting this to the end because many a lesser individual would have just caved in and accepted the fine and 6 points. Mainly due to being scared of the unknown and frightened due to idiots saying things like they will always side with the police when its one against one, despite the police officer actually having no evidence what so ever of the crime being committed by yourself. Finally what impressed me the most and goes a long way to show the integrity and honesty of you as a person is how you declined to go for compensation against the police for this incorrect accusation. I personally would have done the same as you but I would hazard a guess, a high majority of people would see £££ signs in their eyes and have gone for the compensation regardless.

[@GeoffSlack]

Here to second your statement about Adzs integrity and honesty in this matter, didn't play the victim and try and milk the system. I would be interested to understand if there is any mechanism within the police force to retrain the officer after losing a case?

[@1TrueNature]

I'm so happy for you.😃 This whole fining people for nothing nonsense is exasperating. Glad you didn't give in. Enjoy those sunrises!

[@janjones7105]

Well done Adz!

[@age.]

Well done you! And thank you for sharing. It hopefully will help other people that find themselves in the same unpleasant situation. xxx

[@richardrobinson9084]

well done on the court case, mint result

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

Well done Adz, it sounds like a superb performance in court. Well done for being humble as well, so many would take the opportunity to milk it, and you just wanted justice, which was due. My hat is off to you, Sir. 😉👍🏻

[@robcookson7559]

Pleased about that result. Looking forward to the more important issue; your adzventures!

[@crystalwaters8852]

👏👏👏👏❤❤❤ well done Adz. Congratulations on your Victory in court. I knew you would come through good. The sunrise was awesome! All the best for your next adventures. 😁❤👍

[@diwarburton5369]

Good for you Adz. I am sure it helped that you articulate so well.

[@TheCampersChronicles]

Love your style, love your language skills... always a pleasure to watch! And well done to stand your grounds in court!

[@russ1046]

I was wondering about whatever happened to the court thing. Very pleased justice (and your own smart analysis of the situation) won. Fur king great job!

[@thecurrantbun]

Great result Adz, I’m really pleased for you mate 👍🏻

[@Flyingtwiglet]

Well done on fighting your case, it would have been all too easy to roll over but with those points you'd be paying alot in increased insurance costs, so well worth taking them on - especially as you are in the right!.

[@darthbuzz1]

You are very correct in not just taking it on the chin and paying everything the gov asks you for. All departments have fined me and asked me for money and every time I have paid nothing. DVLA, HMRC and council. Really liking your videos mate. Looking to get a van myself for fun with my cat companion.

[@thomasdalton1508]

Good job standing up for yourself! Far too many people assume it is futile so just accept the fine and points, but as you've shown the system does work and you will be acquited if the evidence doesn't prove you guilty. If people stood up for themselves more, the police wouldn't write so many bad tickets.

[@tongey1]

Well done on the court case!

[@philipwalton4877]

You won mate and that’s all that matters 👍 and as for that guy who commented that🖕🖕

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

@@broxibear101 He was wrong though, and if Adz had taken his advice, he'd now have 6 points on his license and a fine on top of that. He also called Adz naïve and would be found guilty 100%? The thing is, accepting a guilty charge when innocent, now that would have been wrong.

[@decotronq9054]

Nah not a chance just another armchair expert chatting shit ​@@broxibear101

[@Saxtoo]

Well done with representing yourself in court and your win. Did similar myself on an Employment Tribunal, and it felt bloody fantastic. Courts are a bit confusing and scary. Nice one👍

[@jwcgroup]

New battery power, new solar, sun rises, juicy burgers and an overnight stealth camp, news of an née adventure, and a court win, you know how to pack it all in and treat us, brilliant news, thanks Adam you're a legend

[@PhilandBodegueros]

Wish you the best for the trip, drive safe, currently in Croatia enjoying the sunshine and 24 degrees 😁

[@darrenmilo9565]

Well done mate. I went to court on my own for my daughter’s residency application and got it. It’s nice when the legal system that is there to safeguard us actually works and isn’t just used as some corrupt stick for the plod or big business like the post office.

[@Adz]

Well done for yours too! Yeah at the end of the day they’re just regular people in the courtroom so just got to hope they’re decent

[@darrenmilo9565]

@@Adz very true. Strictly for mine there was no winning just different levels of losing. I was (and so was my daughter) extremely overjoyed at the lack of losing we came out with. I have to say highlighting his lack of observational awareness from the number plate is genius. 😂

[@snoman1999]

Well done on standing up for justice mate 👏🏼

[@dlions9068]

Well done successfully defending yourself in court. Is a good accomplishment. I respect it.

[@adeh503]

Well done mate you handled that very professionally 👌

[@libellula3313]

I just bought an all Powers solar charger and panels, I bought it as I live in a remote part of France and we have loads of power cuts. Great you stood up for yourself with the court case, well done. You make me laugh with your e plantations. Thanks great vlog. Jo in 🇫🇷

[@T1wyt]

I was wrong, your not that much of a plonker. Well done you, ❤ love it when the little person takes on the big guns and win. You believed in yourself and conquered

[@sashacalder]

I'm mainly glad you got to snare that smug tosser in the comments who thought they knew it all. Williwankstain or whatever his name was. Glad it worked out.

[@norfolkngood8960]

To be fair he had a point, his way of getting it across was deeply unhelpful but so often the courts will take what the police say as fact. In fact they'll take as fact lots like TV licencing, Train guards etc what they have said is 100% true and you're guilty. I'm glad he fought and won but it is worth remembering that courts heavily favour the word of police officers so you need good evidence to overturn that bias

[@NRGninjaC]

This guy is a a real one, he didn’t even wants compensation he just wants live his life

[@jasonannesley5889]

Well done on your court case and for standing up for yourself. You deserve a big pat on the back.

[@IRVisionPrints]

I was one of the sceptics but I’m glad I was wrong, congrats on the win

[@adrianjones5278]

Well done Adz just goes to show the truth will always come out. Looking for to seeing your travels down south and beyond 😮

[@akthompson110]

Nice one mate! I’ve just accepted a parking ticket despite it not being issued correctly but I just couldn’t be arsed to fight it for the sake of £25 but this video made me regret that just a little bit

[@trevorthet5]

Watching Adz adventures like a weekly TV show. Keep the great content up! I picked up an Eco Flow Delta 2 for my T5. Also picked up a 130W Solar panel in the Amazon sale. The solar panel was picking up 30W input in direct sunlight and kept dropping to zero with the tiniest bit of cloud. I decided it was crap and sent it back...

[@Sn00pyJ508]

Impressive..well done young man. Excellent result. 👍🏻

[@wheelersinthewild]

Well done you Adz for representing yourself and winning, bloody brilliant! 👏👏👏

[@katetricker1924]

Happy days, you can finally shut the door on that one 👏👏👏 Looking forward to this next adventure 👌

[@debspaul6635]

Nice one mate , made up for you , looking forward to watching your new adventures, take care 👍

[@Michael-m4y]

well done in proving your innocents, a lot of people would have just accepted it and paid the fine and took the points, that's what the police hope will happen , bonus points for them

[@retrofitter]

I overtook a cop while he was trying to reverse park once. He claimed I was using my phone too. I stayed cool and he exercised better judgement a few moments later.

[@karlcronin6589]

Well done🎉 to you. Great news for you to stand up to them.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Well done Adz, congratulations!

[@muttleysb5830]

Well done Adz! Roll on the Europe trip videos! Looking forward to them 😀

[@gazsandall3421]

Great result Adam! Too many people jumping on feeds etc these day's being negative. Good for you! I would of done exactly the same mate 👊

[@jamieniche]

You should definitely go for compensation. It needs to be done to hold the police accountable. What ever you recive you could give to charity.

[@campervannie5948]

Congratulations and well done 👏 ✔️ You took on the law...... and you won! Looking forward to your European/Turkish travels. I'm off to Morocco in a couple of weeks, so I'm excited about that 😊 Happy travels.