Originally Posted by
Squawk7700
Did you ever make a mistake when you were 17? Did you actually realise what it would mean to make a mistake and destroy your career prospects for the rest of your life?
I get the point you're making but still think thats downplaying the 'hand down the 14 year old's pants'. There's a 'mistake' and then there's that. If the 14 year old was a girl and had been violated like that, against her will, then it starts to sound a lot more serious. (Not suggesting that the gender
should matter. Sexual assault = sexual assault)
On a similar note, in the case below I would question whether this individual is suited to employment for a driving role given his 'mistakes'. It doesn't mean he can't do anything with his life but certain events should have consequences. If he was to plough through a vehicle, driving a truck under the influence in 10 years time and I lost family members, the fact that there were warning signs 'hidden' from his employer would make it even harder to take.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crim...pes-conviction