Would u hang out with a friend who has a criminal record?

[Anonymous]

A friend of mine she is nice but she has a criminal record... i dont... she has one for theft... should i keep hanging out with her?

[LoverBoy92]

It depends;

Hanging out with a good friend to help him/her come out of stigma and discrimination faced for some accidental mistake committed sounds like OK

But, if it's a friend who does it on purpose repetitively even after counselling is better off miles (A man is known by the company he keeps)

If by mistake a criminal activity happens by Mr. XYZ; I think people should accommodate him if he has spent time in custody and realised the wrong done
( Even if Mr. XYZ is a celebrity/ actor)

Finally, it's a matter of fact that that some laws are so ambiguous that it becomes pretty difficult to interpret the nature

Again,,,, it was a nice question but if u see from the social sphere ( family, friends, relatives) it can be difficult to hang out in small towns

Finally it's your choice...

[Brand-O]

Some crimes are unforgivable, I don't care what anyone says. But pretty much, if the person is not a sex-offender or cold-blooded murderer, I can overlook a lot.
How long ago was her charge? Lots of good and amazing people have been to prison over one bad decision. Did she learn her lesson? ... I went to prison when I was 24. When I got out, I had nothing. I started washing dishes and saving money. Today, I own a construction-business... I have all "victimless crimes" myself. Did she shoplift some perfume or was she involved in a home-invasion?

[syxibxni]

I have 2 or 3 friends with a record and several acquaintance with it. You shouldn't let someone's past colour the way they are now. Always remember not to judge. Sometimes they was in a bad place, some went through 'the phase' and some made wrong decisions. We all make wrong decisions. But it doesn't matter if the person they are now is a better person.

[MinjieYoo]

If I had a friend who has a criminal record, I would still hang out with her. I mean, you can't really define a person by his/her criminal record. For all we know, she already paid the price for it. And if you think she still has tendencies to add more to her record, well, I will try and be a friend that influences her to be good again.

[jennifer_bloom]

I would. I've met amazing people with criminal records. Having one flaw does not mean everything about you is bad. Of course it depends what the criminal record is for - if he was starving and stole some fruit from a store - I would be friends with them. If they raped or molested a child - the no friendship ever.

[Moonchild714]

Well, is she still stealing? Do you trust her? Is this completely in her past? Just because she did something in the past doesn't necessarily reflect who she is today. But if she's still stealing or any other Illegal activity I would tread lightly to no contact.

[JustASmallTownPriest]

Lol she's probably fine in my opinion. I have friends who are genuinely good people who went to county (and one from prison) and I have never had problems with them at all. The way I see it, quality criminals are better than shitty regs ^-^ just don't let her steal your shit lol

[andyben01]

I have one for a few counts of abh and gbh a ridículos one for criminal damage... but I got These cos I was doing naughty things living in crudas park but I want intencional being it was just how id been brought up I genually didn't know how to react better... All of These things happened well over fifteen years ago and I wasn't in a good place... Given how long ago they were I dont think it should make a difference I looked into myself and did every therapy under the sun and went into rehab after looking g into myself Im a totally different person today I dont think it should make any difference but it clearlly does, Im interested how people feel about it too!

[pure7]

Depends a lot on the crime. I see theft. That doesn't sound so bad, also when did this happen? 2 years ago. Than she is most likely changed. People do things they might regret. doesn't mean she is an evil person. She also could have changed and learned from the mistakes she made

[i_am_me_you_see]

Why wouldn't you, that is a friend, if you hold them with any value that would not matter what so ever, providing that they are not putting you, your safety, or freedom at risk.
I have to ask why does it weight down on you to question the friendship?

[Bas96]

To me, it depends on what crime they did commit. It's a big difference whether it's for petty theft, or assault. But it also depends on how long its ago. If it happened 5 days ago, it's too recently for comfort.
But in short, I could be able to hang out with that person. As long as it isn't anything major.

[mademistakes]

Question should be Are you able to trust her enough to hang out? You say no. Then no.
Always a risk w someone w a criminal record. They made/ might still make bad choices

Good people try to improve and learn from their mistakes.
Ask her one simple question. Did you ever feel bad about stealing?
She says no. Goodbye.

[kolver]

This is a very hard question... Just study how she is dont let some one make this desicion because the one that know him is you and no one of here... You are the one talking whit him and you know if she is over whit that if she's nor and try to continue in that case maybe you need to be aware because that will cause tou troubles but if she's not trying to continue whit that kind of things be safe... some people make wrong desicion is all

[hello_kitty_man]

Of course I would hang out with a friend with a criminal record because no one is perfect and you don't know if it was a misadventure in their life. If you are asking such a shallow question like this, then you are more likely not going to be friends for that long.

[NineBreaker]

It depends on the crime. If it's like graffiti vandalism or marijuana possession, then I would have no problem whatsoever. There's a difference if the person is a serial rapist, child abuser, or murder.

[martyfellow]

I would be very careful. She’s likely to still be into that sort of thing.

But for some people, it’s just a phase they are going through.. and they got CAUGHT, unlike a lot of us, such as shoplifting.

[spartan55]

Depends on the case.. there is misdemeanor theft and felony theft. Theft of property, theft or services etc. Some convicted go to jail, some go to prison. To me as long as they werent involved in a violent crime, I could be friends with them.

[Notyourguy]

my friend has a criminal record but that's not proved it's an allegation.. but the police consider him guilty, he's now on run and I've not seen him since then could have answered you better if I'd meet him

[janerasmus]

People grown and learn form theor mistakes and maybe she's learnt and grown from hers? You should know what she seems like. I would be friends with a peraon who has a criminal record. I would be cautious though

[SnowWhite13]

A criminal record doesn’t make her a bad person ☺️
My man has a criminal record and I didn’t know it until after he already stole my heart haha. She wouldn’t be any different without it :) it’s a minor detail. I’d say don’t let it bother ya

[jennyleigh007]

Yes if it is not a violent, sex or terrible insafe charge. I always find myself wanting to know more about the different types of people and understand why they do the things they do. I believe that the failures of others can be our lessons learned and blessings if we let them.

[winterfox10]

Some of my best friends have criminal records. The law and morality aren't one and the same, so I would encourage you try to look beyond her record. Just... you know... be mindful about leaving her alone in your house.

[marijajr]

I have a criminal record, big one. I regret some things I did but not everything. You can never know the whole story behind it and maybe that person is nice actually. If you like her and believe that she won't give you any problems stay close to her

[Accidental_Genius]

Well... I think we all make some mistakes and sometimes, we can't avoid it... Sometimes we have no other choice... think about that and decide... Dont judge people fast

[likesharing]

No avoid her until she has proven she has changed through her actions. More often than not people return to their bad habits especially thieves. If you choose to become friends DO NOT loan her money, loan her things or buy things in your name when she agrees to make payments.