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

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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

ecfresh · Answer

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

SexyAshh · Answer

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;)

Bmories99 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

Depends on what they did.  by the way that guy is so overrated. Dude looks busted like one of those UFC fighters.

Hurlyburly · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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

Ámayas_20 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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

MannMitAntworten · Answer

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

BiggSad · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

DukeVimes · Answer

Depends if they are improving and If it was a stupid mistake

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah, if they seem to want to change their lives and way of living.

gym4ever · Answer

have (ex) friend that got 20years jail. For sure i won't stay close with him xd

Danplee · Answer

Depending on what it was, minor like drink or drug offences yh but peado or other sex offences no

LuWe22 · Answer

No not really. Only acceptable are car related crimes like speeding.

Anonymous · Answer

With eyes like that you can get all the p***y you can handle.

Grobmate · Answer

Depends if they are a... smooth criminal..

Secret6620 · Answer

Yes I would and I have 🖤

Harmseygrace · Answer

Depends on what they did.

Bandit74 · Answer

It depends on how attractive they are.

ChiPaPa · Answer

Depends on what they did.

Anonymous · Answer

Hahaha I live with one. Christian now.

Nikki1096 · Answer

Depends on what they did.

sasukeuchiha7 · Answer

Depends on the crime and reason why they did it.

DDpsy · Answer

Depends on the record but in general Fuck no.

Anonymous · Answer

that comes in handy, girl!

shimmeryns · Answer

Less likely...

Gottabsavagee · Answer

What has he done?

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes of course

Lilgirlyyy · Answer

Depends

ivanhunterjo · Answer

Yeah I would

Nachowedgie · Answer

Yeah

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