Would you date someone who has a criminal record?

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Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

I don’t pay for the running of background checks on potential girlfriends 😆 so I would only likely be aware of it if they volunteered that information to me and like many I likely wouldn’t even get the full story. Assuming I found out at some point though it would have be balanced with who they were to me. A person can have a criminal record for a number of reasons from stupid choices to circumstance as well as just being caught and charged.

So the only answer I can give is “potentially”

Ask yourself this question, do people that have Made genuine errors in judgement or made a bad decision / defended a loved one deserve to be treated like a pariah and remain single forever after?

razelove · Accepted Answer

The crime and if it was repeated are a lot more important than having been convicted of one. There are some ruthless assholes out there who are squeaky clean.

Same and all though, I wouldn't date a woman who had child abuse, violence, fraud, pretty much anything except contempt of court, DWI, light drugs, or anything with protesting. I won't fault people for having convictions.

Unless it's those stop oil assholes. They should protest in the ocean during a hurricane to stop the oil. It'll work, swearsies.

thatshydork · Accepted Answer

It would depend on the charge and, in some cases, why they did it. For example, I wouldn’t date someone who was arrested for child abuse no matter the circumstance. However, I would date someone who got arrested for robbery if they were just trying to provide for themselves/their family.

MarjorieJ · Accepted Answer

I believe that. The recidivism rate is astronomical. So many people think the jails in prisons are bad places. But they are really just homes. The biggest joke in the world is the term department of corrections.. What exactly are they correcting?

ohsheeT · Answer

If it's rap no  not unless it was wrapped like Eminem or Tom McDonald  if it's rock yeah  I would probably date her. Just all depends on the record

Summeroflove · Answer

Probably not lol but that depends on your definition of a criminal record. If if speeding tickets or first degree murder? There is a major difference

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on 1) what is for 2) how long ago it was 3) have they truly changed.

Not everybody who has a criminal record is a bad person. I’m good friends a guy who is a felon because of a horrible choice he made with a bad addiction (he’s in recovery). But he’s an excellent human being otherwise.

Sometimes people make bad mistakes and/or got caught up in the wrong crowd. Addictions can also lead to this.

But on the flip side there really are sociopaths and even worse psychopaths out there. The dumber ones are usually criminally inclined. Smarter ones know how to legally exploit others.

One way you can identify them is how do they treat people who can do nothing for them. Especially how they treat others when nobody is watching.

abbyjgriffin98 · Answer

I guess it depends what kind of record. If you mean they did something mildly dumb when they were kids, like drink or do drugs, I would still consider dating them as long as they're not that same person. If you mean they robbed, raped or murdered someone, distributed drugs or other things, then no, I wouldn't date them. Also, if they are in a gang or have been to jail/prison several times to the point they have gang/jail tattoos, I wouldn't date them.

Zack-Bann · Answer

Justice and law are not the same thing
And a record just means you broke the law.

So I would go at it with nuance.
What was the crime. What was the story. Etc…

I won’t just count someone out because of a judge did once upon a time

molonski2 · Answer

NO

Association is everything and association reflects on yourself , criminals are dishonest people.

I went out with a girl for 2 years ( prior to her going to jail ) she deserved 3 x her sentence , they never catch them for everything. criminals , they remain criminals , forever.

LifeHitMeandRan · Answer

I voted yes, but it really comes down to my own judgement of them as a person. The way our legal system is set up, literally ANYONE can be labeled a criminal. TECHNICALLY every speeding ticket is an arrestable offense. Doesn't mean you WILL go to jail, but it does mean you are TECHNICALLY a criminal. All a criminal is is someone who EVER broke the law. I've been arrested, yet was able to join the military and law enforcement after.

exitseven · Answer

It would depend on what she was convicted of. If it was tax evasion or was one of the Jan6th protesters I would have no problem, If it was murder or a drug conviction forget it.

NewWaves · Answer

Strongly depends on what the crime was. What, vandalism? Boohoo. Got in a brawl at a bar and gor arrested? Don't like it, but whatever so long as he doesn't do that again.
Insane violent crime? Nah. Fraud? Nah.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

I just depends on what it was and how long ago, etc. People can make mistakes that might not represent their true self.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Likely not because that criminal record probably limits job prospects as well as took a hammer to their credit rating so it's two strikes already...

KtownSlapps · Answer

Pshh... I've ONLY dated guys with criminal records hahah! Not intentionally or anything... I guess I attract them? Lol

GOLDFISH_smile · Answer

Sure it's not like I would even know when I meet them anyway.

DtMe89 · Answer

Probably not. I mean, why should i It's like marriage. Give me one good reason, other than "being together", that, I should get married. I said GOOD reason, not "A" reason

genericname85 · Answer

Depends on what sort of crime. Tax fraud? Yeah sure. Any violent or sexual crime, restraining orders, stalking? Hell no.

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes because it could be a misdemeanor and they’ve learned from it or it could be that they were wrongly accused

Anonymous · Answer

Yes I would especially if it was a minor offense or like a dui or something like that.

Lokiion · Answer

Yes but it depends on the charge and if they have a reason for doing it

Circushowcowboy · Answer

Yea I’d be open minded depending on the circumstances

SuchSightsToShowYou · Answer

It would depend on what the offense was, and how long ago.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on what it is, how long ago and why Most of my mothers family have records

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think most women did any time for murder, rape, or being a pedo so probably.

strateguy632 · Answer

I don't ask, about that so yes

Miristheiss · Answer

Probably not but the details matter.

subwayperson · Answer

Never a girl with a criminal record

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Depends ENTIRELY on what's in the record.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Depends on the charges I guess

AhmetHasanCan · Answer

Girls do it, boys don't :)

Staximus · Answer

That depends on what she did

Kellyamy · Answer

Depends on the record so yes

12karen · Answer

depends on what he did

LiamJHayden · Answer

Depends upon the charges and when.

Anonymous · Answer

To be honest no i wouldn't

EmmaMary · Answer

No thank you.

justabuddy · Answer

Depends on what and how long ago.

Avcfhcic · Answer

Depends on the crime

Agape93 · Answer

Yeap

WhitneySnow · Answer

Very unlikely

slatyb · Answer

Like Gangsta Rap?

WowGIrl4ever · Answer

No way

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on the case.

Brady · Answer

nope

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