Without walking in another's shoes, it is very difficult to judge.  It is easy to judge and feels good to judge, but the judgment is not framed from a place of knowledge or understanding.  People will always make mistakes.  Our society does not allow second chances.  After 5 years of post-punishment good behavior, all criminal records should be expunged totally and completely.  It is our choice and only our choice whether we allow second chances.  Can't pass that choice off onto anyone else.