would you trust somebody if they had a criminal record for violence

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:43 pm

Me - nope .

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:59 pm

Eh let me see now?, erm, Not really, I would always have to keep in mind that fact? Do you think this is a question that could really have more than one answer? Such as "do you think that flogging pregnant women on wednesday is a good idea for society?"

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:03 pm

Life isn't quite as black and white as that is it?

I know someone who did time for ABH, he also attended anger management, he's now the sweetest man you're ever likely to meet.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:04 pm

Only if they were on my side in a war.

Mystery · Post by **Mystery** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:10 pm

I have several clients that have been convicted of crimes involving violence, and have never had a bit of trouble out of them. But, that's in a "controlled" environment, so I'm not sure.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:16 pm

Betty Boop;479085 wrote: Life isn't quite as black and white as that is it?

I know someone who did time for ABH, he also attended anger management, he's now the sweetest man you're ever likely to meet.

Yes, of course, many people commit random acts and never repeat them, some people reform themselves, some were stiched up, but if I said I didn't factor that whether someone had been in prison for a violent offence in when deciding whether to trust them (and generally not trust them in certain situations) would be untrue, maybe I am just not very trusting, or maybe I am simply being honest I am not sure.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:16 pm

Depends on why and what they got it for. I have one friend who served a prison sentence-his brother in law beat up his sister and he went round lost his temper with the guy and hospitalised him. The jury felt he was guilty of using excessive force and he ended up with a criminal record. Would I trust him? yes

Anyone can lose their temper and commit acts of violence. Some ******** can pick a fight for no good reason.Next time you shout at someone that cuts you up in traffic just think what might happen if they get out the car and you find yourself in a fight. no witnesses you'd probably both get charged if the police were involved.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:16 pm

YZGI;479087 wrote: Only if they were on my side in a war.

Good point, I agree.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:19 pm

Would depend on the circumstances......is it a one off ? were they provoked / defending themselves / defending some one they cared for ???? etc etc.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:27 pm

My friend married a rapist....she didn't know at the time . It was only after trying to choke her that he looked at her said " i know what you need" that was when she took her son and ran for her life . He got three months for assault . It was only after he was sentanced she found out he'd beat up a previous girlfriend for cheating on him, he put the bloke through a plate glass window - hes now in a wheelchair and then raped the girl . He got eight years ,did five . Hes still a nasty piece of $hit ...

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:35 pm

ArnoldLayne;479119 wrote: Not the sort of human being that would warrant anything other than disgust from anyone. Doesnt seem to have any redeeming qualities whatsoever. On that form you wouldnt be able to give him any trust at all

No none what so ever ..but i does show how easy it can happen .