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by suyash 4775 days ago
Never ever, felony is a serious crime. Misdemeanor or some lesser degree charges maybe, but only in exceptional cases.
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I'm just curious, what would be your concerns? Again, we're assuming they have the exact attributes you're looking for in a candidate. Do you think they'd be disruptive around the office by virtue of their past? Are you afraid they'd rape and pillage the workplace? I'd love to understand your rationale here.

Keep in mind, felonies include: DUI, Terrorist threats against a girlfriend or boyfriend, Driving without the owner's consent, Embezzlement, etc. There are varying degrees of "seriousness" when it comes to crimes considered felonious.

Completely agree. One must understand that many of the laws are purely absurd and many crimes exaggerated.