Would you stay friends with someone who has a criminal record?

[Anonymous]

Felon Jeremy Meeks with friend

[Anonymous]

I suppose it depends on what they did, and if they seem repentant about it; like they’ve honestly changed their ways.

I’m friend with a few ex cons. Not just minimum security cons or white collar criminals, either. I was friends with a guy; he started being a bit of an ass (as well as his family and friends), so I stopped making an effort to hang out with the guy. About a year later, he got wasted and ran over a bunch of people. Got arrested, seems to have no real remorse, and the family blames his lawyers, the judge, and everyone else but themselves. I believe he’s due to get out soon. I’ll have nothing to do with him. Not because of jail so much as how his family behaves, and how little he’s probably changed.

[ObscuredBeyond]

If I have a close enough bond to someone, I try to keep them around, even if we wind up on diametrically opposite sides of a major political hot button. And believe me... that's even harder to do than just "well, they got arrested one time." Law is so convoluted today, you can be arrested for practically anything. So I'm not overly concerned, unless it were something serious and involved a serious conviction.

But if they're politically on opposite sides? Gotta watch out. Especially if they're more fanatical about a cause than you yourself are. A sufficiently-agitated crusader for any cause is all but guaranteed to become dangerous. It's only a matter of what defines sufficient agitation.

[jennifer_bloom]

An acquaintance, classmate contact or church brother / sister is fine. Would not be close to somebody with a criminal record. I also avoid people who court trouble - if somebody behaves in a way that is not normal and so attract bad people everywhere they will go - I will not be friends with them.

[midnightmoon05]

Dated a guy who shared with me some of the dangerous things he did in terms of transporting drugs. As small among as was described, I worry hanging out with him and being caught with him that would be the end of my career.
So the answer is no for both.
My job and family more important.

[TripleAce]

This clearly shows the superficial and shallowness of women

This guy was a criminal and his picture went viral cause women were getting their panties wet from him
And now this criminal is a model and living the good life. A criminal lol all because the vaginas of millions of women

Wow. Women put a criminal at the top of the food chain cause Of their vaginas

[JoseJr]

Depends what they did and if its on more than one thing. I have a criminal record. Its sealed and I dont tell many people about it. I wouldn't consider myself a bad guy. I've let that part of myself of my life behind and I do feel remorse for it. But if you have an extensive criminal record with little show to slow down then I dont really want/need you around.

[AbigailHunter]

If we were good friends before whatever happened, yes. If we met after whatever happened, yes, I’ll just be careful.

Also, if they are really sorry, have they changed, have they learned from their mistake.

Also whatever they did wrong, that they loose contact with it. Let’s say it’s friends that got them into it, they can still be acquaintances but I’d prefer them starting over.

No one is perfect, you might not have a criminal record but you also have flaws, weaknesses.
I know I do.

[Adonis_pl]

As many other people said it really just depends on the crime they committed. Most nonviolent charges I'd be fine with, and if it goes beyond that then conversations need to be had. Murder and sexual offenses are 99.9% a no go.

[the_imperfectionist]

Depends on the crime and why it was done. Like someone who was arrested for raping his nephew I would cut ties, but someone convicted for murdering their sisters abusive spouse to protect their kids, I'd probably still talk to them.

[Drowningkingfish]

What kind of criminal record - murder is a bit to stretch since they be plotting to hang my ass.

[ecfresh]

Because I have been to jail, I see a different perspective and depending on the circumstances would continue and friendship.

[SexyAshh]

a lot of my exes have had dui’s or dwi’s. And gone through the entire court process. Not a big deal

Killers are always kinda hot in a way too so ya never know;)

[Edanurus]

People who drink drive deserve to have everyone of their loved ones butchered infront of them, it is a big deal to their victims.

[Bmories99]

Depends on the crime, and the stance that they take on it. Did they do time, are they remorseful. Finally are they making sure they are not in a situation where they can reoffend.

[Graciegirl61]

Yeah, I would. But this depends on what they did.
If they were a rapist uh, I might be the next victim so hell the f*** no.

[MzAsh]

Depends on what they did.

by the way that guy is so overrated. Dude looks busted like one of those UFC fighters.

[Hurlyburly]

A good friend of mine spent a few months in jail for bodily harm back in his teenage years. So I'd it's a yes.

[ZeussLightningBolt]

Most likely not. I would be afraid they would drag me into criminal problems.
One of my friend's admitted to trying to poison his step father.
I never hung out with him again after that day

[NineBreaker]

It really depends on their personal growth and nature of criminal activity.

[Ámayas_20]

Depends what they've done. I grew up pretty rough so most of my friends from childhood have them, anything like murder or rape is different though.

[up_64]

Depends what the crime is. Weed trafficking isn't something I'd mind despite not doing drugs or anything myself. Then there's things like rape and terrorism.

[Sha84]

depends on the crime if female or child abuse i would avoid if just like stealing, drug dealing i would stay close

[MannMitAntworten]

Yes and I am... and this is coming from someone who used to be in the business of placing nickle bracelets on individuals.

[BiggSad]

I suppose it depends on what kind of criminal activity they did.

Also, is the man in the photo that one guy who was offered a modeling career after his mug shot became viral or whatever?

[Anonymous]

No. Sadly I recently discovered a HS acquaintance/friend got arrested. Even worse, it's for something you don't want to have around your family.