I recently appeared at the Blenheim District Court on a charge of driving while suspended. I represented myself and was prepared for a judge-alone trial. However, the police withdrew the charge due to a lack of evidence. This matter had been hanging over me since March, so I’m pleased to finally put it behind me.
For those who don’t know my story, my journey through the justice system began in 1972. Over the years, I faced multiple convictions and even escaped from prison twice. During my time inside, I taught myself law, becoming known as a “prison lawyer.” I successfully challenged Corrections on issues like excessive strip searches and segregation practices, even winning compensation for breaches of my rights.
Since my parole in 2019 and the end of my sentence in 2022, I’ve focused on life outside the wire. I also published my autobiography, Prison Break: The Extraordinary Life and Crimes of New Zealand’s Most Infamous Escapee, in 2021, sharing my story with the world.
This recent experience is just another chapter—and I’m glad it’s now closed.
Read the full article here:
https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360563212/ex-con-arthur-taylor-back-court
