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.

[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

[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

[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.

[Tony_Tonie-TONE]

I would keep hanging out with her as long as she doesn't steal still. Theft isn't to bad (unless she stole a car) but otherwise there isn't much of a reason to worry.

[MissRosie]

No because your friend doesn't need someone who is seeking advise from strangers on their friendship. It's a theft charge. Not like she killed someone. 🙄 That shouldn't define anyone's friendship.

[userblame]

Why would you even care. As long as you think she's nice and that you know that you would never do anything like that, there's no real good reason to not hang out

[Comawhite666]

depends if they still do it I guess. I don't wanna mix with people personally who think it's ok to do that sort of stuff. If it was in the past and was a one off then yeah that's ok.

[Safyris]

Depends on their motive and if theft is still a part of her personality. I believe in mistakes and learning from them, but communication is key, don't want her to steal from you

[Giaus]

Yeah, I've got friends with way worse records than just stealing. They're good people though, they're trying to make a better life.

[PinkMichae]

People make mistakes. Doesn't mean you should toss them aside unless you know she's still doing the wrong thing.

[MrsNoaksey]

I have a policy give everyone a chance and if she is not getting you into trouble maybe you can help her stay out of trouble

[SaintRaghu]

I wouldn’t feel safe with a girl but it depends if she has a good personality, I wouldn’t judge her by her past but if she’s a bitch, I see no reason to hangout with her, nobody wants to get raped you know..

[oftheHowl]

Plenty of people go through a klepto phase, doesn't mean they're bad people. Friends don't judge each other based on their past

[Jjpayne]

It depends what kind and it depends on if they still are doing criminal acts

[fenixx0083]

If she's *genuinely* ashamed of herself and is changed or changing herself, otherwise people just tend to drag people around them down one way or another

[MommysBoyToy]

Sure but it depends on what the record is for. Not everyone that has a record is a bad person and some people with records have changed their lives around.

[JoesCuriousBrain]

You shouldn't NOT hang out with her just bc of what's on paper, criminal records are stupid. You should be able to tell if she's an actual PoS and bad to be around on your own and base your choice off that

[arhakara]

A criminal can have a chance to change his life style by your hang out.

Soon she will theft your heart too... She stole your little heart.

Don't compline it. Make her from complex life to easy life. Show her a new world.

[Anonymous]

Maybe limit the amount of time you spend with her. And try to find out if she’s really changed, or if she just served her time and didn’t have a change of heart

[TheNoOne]

Sure but I would be careful about getting caught in anything illegal.

[ConnorH]

It's up to you just know that the crime doesn't always describe the person

[wittymilf]

Yes, I don’t care about what they do in their own time.

[dragoljub]

If she had sort of good reasons or she feels remorse and is sorry she had to do these things

[AussieGirl1989]

He's my husband why not doesn't bother me XD I have one under my other name lol

[RandomGuyDTB]

Sure, if she's nice then she's nice. I don't see why the past should get in the way of the future.

[AwesomeCookie]

Each person's circumstances are different and people do mature and grow up.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

People make mistakes, if she has changed then yes be her friend, but if she keeps being a thief then ditch her.

[BillyB4]

Just because someone has record doesn’t mean they’re a bad person. Everyone makes mistakes, people with records just happened to get caught by people in power. I’d give her a chance.

[Black-Widow]

People make mistakes so i won't abandon my friend just for that reason. If she is nice and very close to you and you truly value her then stay with her.

[Acegoolah]

Yea mu best friend had been in and out of prison all our lives. Love that guy

[gps181]

You can't judge a person by his criminal record. There are horrible people who have clean records. A lot of times it's because of circumstances. I really wish emotional abuse was considered a crime too.

[Landshrk0068]

I have a friend from Russia, who has been accused of everything in the book. But here's a great guy. And I hang with him all the time.

[Agent]

I don't judge people based off the opinion of others.

There are a lot of cool people who have a criminal record. Stuff happens.

[DamnSam]

Everyone has a past... everyone has done bad decisions... the difference is how we learn from that...

Depends on how she handles this...

[KimmyWhimmy]

Yeah. It's called "Nobody's perfect and I'm not gonna judge because I didn't grow up with their circumstances and have no idea why they did that but as long as we good it's all good."

[rbf611]

Stay true to your values and moral beliefs.
Hopefully your friend doesn't give you any reason not to trust her.
I would stay friends with them as we can never truly know what has lead someone to make a poor decision in the past😀

[Tron5678]

Depends on the crime? Serious criminal or ex convict are no friends

[Collibar]

Depends on the crime specifically. If it was a one-time thing with a good motive, then sure. If it was a really bad thing with a bad motive, you have to weigh it against every reason they're your friend.

[pappymack]

If she's really your friend of course you should keep hanging out with her and she is allowed to make a mistake depends how well you know her there's other things involved like that if it's your friend you stick by her

[pinayfit]

ofcourse , nobody is perfect everyone commit mistakes and people deserve second chances

[zombiebacon21]

Yeah bc no one perfect and there all was two sides of a story

[BMW_M_POWER]

I have a criminal record ıf ı refuse someone because of this. It will be ironic.

[eddie1982]

Is it something you can live with. She might be trying to better her self. But if thier is no support she might get back in her ways. That's the problem with people asking for second chances but they get shun down.