Should Criminals Be Given New Identities When They Are Finally Released Into Society?

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Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Really?? You have to ask that? That's the most ridiculous idea I've ever heard! What has happened to personal responsibility in this country? If you do the crime, you need to be prepared to pay the consequences! I hate that I have a DWI on my criminal record that will never go away, but I have to accept that I made that decision, knowing it was wrong. We all make mistakes. We're human, not perfect. But that doesn't excuse bad behavior. A criminal history is an ongoing reminder of our wrongs that will hopefully keep us from repeating our mistakes. It's time to buck up and do the next right thing.
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Anonymous answered
Provisionally, maybe.  If someone has paid his debt to society, but is so well known as to prevent employers from giving him a job, it may be that will be the only way he can get a job. However, I would want the impossible here- do not grant new identities to anyone who may commit a crime again after release. I can see a logistical nightmare- What if we give John Doe a new identity as Mark Smith, and he commits a crime again? Is he going to another identity? I can see where a person commits similar crimes under ten or more names.

But if he can be deemed "safe" for society again, but can't get a job because of his name being so well known to the crime, then yes, I would urge officials to take a look at new identities.

OR- require prison officials to keep track of who is due to be released, and begin to train them in some job they will definitely find for the prisoner upon release.

Ky-Reader
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Kathy Pettijohn
Kathy Pettijohn commented
Most employers any more require that you fill out an application as well as your resume. Most jobs ask right on there form "have you ever committed a felony"? So what should the "new name ex-con"say? Well no Mark Smith has never committed a felony but John Doe has? Rehabilitation to violent offenders has been proven to have a low success rate. If you watch the news, many of the crimes against children/Women are by person that were released from prison without serving their sentence as it is!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
It depends on the crime that was committed. These days it is so hard for people to find work. I think criminals should be given a change to start over and do the right thing without being tormented by skeletons in their closet. However, If the crime was very serious, such as harming a child, then I believe the criminal should not be given a new identity.
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Monica Smith answered
Heck no!!!! People have the right to know what they did. If these criminals were given new identities...then how would you know if your neighbor was a sex offender???? You wouldn't. If they didn't want people to know about their criminal past then I guess they should have obeyed the law!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Uhhh yes.yes.yes!!! Please do. Then they can restart the murdering, kidnappings & rape's of our women.{children} and elders. Oh my god... If I might ask? "yes"!!! ~~> I think I must ask. What in the (sam_h e 2 sticks)~~> kind of question is this??? Oh! By the way, (-my- answer is "no")! & just so there is no mistake as to (my answer)...once again. I say no.  Signed "miss_confused"  g-day world
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. People need to be aware of their history. It is rare that people actually have a complete turn around. And in order to keep others safe, this needs to remain the same
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No Of course not.  Criminals cannot leave his/her past behind no more than anyone else can leave his/her past behind.  The punishment for wrong doing doesn't stop with paying the debt to society.  Our past whether good or bad follows us and from it we cannot escape.  This should make one think twice before comitting a crime.  It can not be erased.  But there is one thing a criminal can do for a better life.  That is to surrender his/her life to Jesus Christ who forgives all sin and does not remember them against you any more.  And he has promised to supply your every need.  He will make a way for you to get along even though you have had to pay for your crime.  He will make you into a new person with the old name and you can have a good life.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Are you kidding?
Why would a convicted criminal require a new identity? So they can start fresh from both the societal and criminal standpoint?
In this world of liberalism, let's give everybody a break, the only ones that get screwed are the individuals who consistently work to support themselves and their families, pay taxes, obey the laws.

The mere suggestion that criminals be given a new identity is nauseating.
Carrie Thompson Profile
Carrie Thompson answered
NO! They can't get away from the past; that would be dangerous for the general public and law enforcements if other people don't realize the bad track record these criminals (may) have. If a police officer pulled a man & didn't realize he was a deadly killer that could be fatal for the cop.

Also, your actions just have consequences; you have to live with your bad decisions.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No, I want to know if a person is a thief or if he is a kidnapper, before I hire them. I do believe in giving them a second chance but not a new identity.
Jessica Mason Profile
Jessica Mason answered
ABSOLUTELY NOT!even if they did serve their time in jail does NOT mean they they still arent capable of doing wha they did before!They should not!we should no exactly who we are talking to with no lies or anything like that
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emily cottrell
emily cottrell commented
Did this work???/ mie dont really work anyway:

If you commit a crime you don't have human rights anymore

there thats what i think :d
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No no no no no no no no no no no because they could commit another crime and we wouldnt really now who they are!!!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. It is not fair to the rest of society.
For example, what if a criminal was incarcerated for raping a small child. Should he be able to leave, get a new identity, and live next door to a small child without the child's parents knowing who the criminal is? I'm not saying that the criminals should be locked out of society, but the parents should now not to let their child stray far from the house unsupervised and alone, or be allowed to move away.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. They should be forever be reminded of the bad things that they did. This will help ward off people from committing illegal acts, because if new identities were given to people after they got our of prison there would be one less punishment. Also people should know whether or not they are hiring a criminal, having a sex offender move in down the street, or anything like that.
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Anonymous answered
Depending on the crime. If it was something small like theft or vandalism.. Sure why not. But for murder, sexual abuse and other serious crimes I believe they deserve to live in there own shoes. They made their bed now they got to lye in it. Citizens deserve to know who is dangerous and who is not.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. If you do that, then that person would be able to do any job they wanted to do. What if this criminal robbed a bank. Then after let out of prison and have gotten a new identity, then they could get a job as a banker, then rob the bank more easily.
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lesley acford answered
I think they shouldn't because if you think about it not every one is going to be nice and good when they get out of prison so if you were to give them new identities they police wouldn't be able to recognise the person if they ever get in trouble again.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I personally think they shouldn't , because they made their own mistakes they should learn to live with it . I want some rice . Will you be nice enough to bring me some ? I'm in  health class really bored learning about diseases such as Alcoholism . Oh yeah my name is Jennifer Montez .((((((:
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Absolutely, but for all serious felons, their inmate numbers and what they did time for should be legibly tattooed on there foreheads.
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Cindy McIntyre answered
No, I think they should live with what they did and if people hate them its their own fault for breaking the law.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No, because they still did something in history.  They may want to repeat it so people should be careful around them.
Yoshii Profile
Yoshii answered
No I don't think that is fair for anyone. Would you like living by a felon and not knowing any information because he/she doesn't use their original name anymore? I would feel insecure and uneasy.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yes because if they don't they wont they wont be able to get a job because no one wants a bad person to work for them....
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Penny Kay
Penny Kay commented
Some of them may be bad, some may have made a stupid mistake. If they do right and change their heart, God will open doors for them.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
They need to be tag in order for officials to identify them  as soon as possible if any incident is
connected to them.  Criminal's history will tell a lot about the criminal.
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suman kumar answered
No I donot think it is a better idea. But it depends upon the crime they committed. What ever may be the crime but if they realize their fault, I think no need to do it.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No, how can they be tracked. Most criminals don't stop after release from prison. In fact, it intensifies due to their newfound freedom.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Depends on the crime put it this way I would not want my kids /teenagers having relationships with people like john venables I think we have a right to know
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Kenneth ~
Kenneth ~ commented
For a child molester or rapist, I agree, but for a petty thief isn't that a bit harsh?
Rose peace Profile
Rose peace answered
No way! Some dude I see on the news saying this man is wanted his name is Charles LEE Ray ( I know it is from Chuckey :) ) is wanted for multiple crimes. Then some guy who looks like the picture knocks on my door and his legal name is Rodger Penguin! It is like giving bomb throwers their own Country so they can kill each other. WHAT IDIOT THOUGHT OF THAT IDEA!
Siara Profile
Siara answered
No..what if they are a sex offender or something..then we wouldnt be able to track them..but it wouldnt matter if they had a new name or identity because if they commit a crime they are going to be charged under their birth name and the new identity will just be an alias.
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sarah williams answered
I think they should give them new identities because in the end if this person gos crazy and tries to kill you I don't think your really going to care if his name is bob or jo if he or she is a world renowned criminal I'm sure your going to remember the face.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. If we are not responsible for our actions what reason would their be to not become criminal except the initial punishment such as jail time? It is more then just the jail time that will deter people from committing crimes. Knowing that your crime follows you on record is also a deterrent, is it not?
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Um no because they should be ashamed for their crimes and when they are released they should still be aware that though they served their time, they can't give back what they stole or the life of who they killed..... So maybe keeping their real name will help people like me and my children away from him and it will probably make them regret their crime.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
If the criminals have served their time--paid their debt to society--they should be free to do anything any other citizen can do. If that includes changing their identity they should be granted the  same right. Either, we are a country based on our Constitution and laws or we are fooling ourselves.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No,criminals should be given the  proper respect  most citizens receive. I think a new identity gives the ex-offender "too much". We all have a past consisting of undesirable events yet no option exist to be given a new identity,or is there? Let's allow the things in the past, given the time served be "enough" punishment for the crime.Yet, if this is not given respect;Do it.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
It depends on what crime they committed if it affects other public members or if they are a danger to children or violent to others then we should all be able to find out who they are and what they are capable of! And if they are that bad then they don't have the right to a new identity , WE should get the right to find out if we are safe or not and who may be living by our families.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No, why should they be able to blend into society as if they have no past. Everyone has a past and everyone needs to own up to his or her past and make a better future. I can't arbitrarily change my social security number, so why should they be able to change their identity. No way!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Well, if they are that notorious that their names will be remembered, then it probably means they did something bad, in which case, I don't think so. But then again, I am terrible at remembering peoples names, so to me they can keep the name they have. Actually the answer is NO WAY.
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Penny Kay answered
Absolutely not! Just because they have served their time, is no guarantee that they will not commit another crime. The public has a right to know who they are doing business with and/or socializing with. If a person is truly reformed, that behavior will shine through to everything he/she does. Let that be the new Identity that they assume...*p
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Anonymous answered
Depends on how long they were imprisoned for and what the crime is. Say if the crime was 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree murder or manslaughter and if it is more than a decade, then yes because their old identity may cause them to repeat those crimes. With a new identity it gives the impression that they have turned over a new leaf, they are not the same person anymore, they're starting fresh.
This would also be helpful in the case that it was a repeated crime. So that they are not tempted to fall into the old habit, they shed their old selves. Perhaps with a new beginning, they may be less likely to resort to their old ways.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
IF they have done the time and IF they are considered to be rehabilitated and if it would ne impossible for them to re-integrate into society, then yes I can see the logic behind a new identity. There is a huge amount of caveats, but in some cases it may be appropriate!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think that it is important that we know whom we r among in our community so a person changing their identity because of a crime that they may have committed should not happen. We r human and it is our nature 2 make mistakes. Our history is not our destiny...
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
This is a hard question really. Yes they should as if they are not they will get people going out to purposely kill them while No they should not as it is their choice they committed the crime and if they get murdered for what they did I would say it is their fault altogether.
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Kathy Pettijohn answered
Absolutely,positively not!!! The key word here is "criminal"! Can you imagine how bad it would be if all of the "criminals" with Violent or Sexual Assault cases were given knew names? A person would not be able to check up on them before Hiring, Daycare,etc..and why should they get a knew name? Our Justice System already lets Violent criminals out to soon or let them plea  bargain down to a non-violent charge, it sickens me! Where did this question come from anyway?
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Kathy Pettijohn
Kathy Pettijohn commented
Sorry Charlotte, I did not see that you had asked the question! Guess I got to engrossed in writing a resonse to see that the question was posted and by whom....
Jana (rhymes with banana) Profile
I believe if you were found innocent.  Like the Innocence project, which finds people were through DNA, which to me is irrefutable, you might want a new identity, but mostly they need to be some how compensated for the time, although it is only money and most have lost most of their lives and that can never be paid for, but generally I don't think that criminals should receive new identities as part of their release.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Absolutely not!!  They have proven that the majority will re-offend.  They need to be able to check on these people throughout their lives.  Most child sex offenders have re offended.  You pay a price when you commit a crime and part of that price is living with the fact that you were a felon.  It is sad that some people do change and have a hard time fitting in and getting a job, however I have seen many of them prove to employers that they have changed and I have seen them successfully climb the ladder.  I do think more people and employers need to give them a chance to prove they have changed.  It is sad that they have a hard time fitting in.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No.  If they have truly changed society needs to know.  They should also be given a second change.  It seems like if your really trying to change no one is willing to give you a chance.

Also the people that do not care if they get a second chance or not are out on the streets and
the police are doing nothing to try and catch them and they are still going the same thing over
and over again.

My son would love to have a second chance.  He is trying to transfer from TN to VA  because
there are no jobs in the state of TN.  I wish our government would take a look at this issue
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
That would depend on the psychology of the criminal. There are definitely cases where released criminals go back to their criminal ways, and there are others who don't... That is a hard question because for the good ones, a new identity would be beneficial for getting a life back together, but for a real criminal at heart, other people would never know that he or she is a criminal, and that seems kind of scary.

Sources (Mom with degree in criminal justice)
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I do not think that it is a wise move. Many criminals do the same, if not worse things when they are out. Not all of them can be reformed. It is safer for society as a whole for these criminals to be identifiable and monitored at all times. So doing, a vicious cycle of violence can be ended.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
If a sentence is held to its extent and the previously convicted individual is released, the State or Fed is convinced that the individual is safe and responsible enough  to maintain positive or reasonable behavior in one's society. New names may be acceptable but an identity is who one is and can not be falsified. Who you are, after spending time behind bars, is difficult as it is,begin given a new personality, name, attitude, and way of life is clearly ridiculous. However, the idea to use an alias may serve as protection to many offenders, however registered sex offenders are still required to remain so. Since most applications (housing, work, military) require background checks or arrest history, it shouldnt be a problem. As  mother however, I'd still like to know if the guy who killed 2 kids is my neighbor though.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yes but at the same time no.
It may be needed so that the prisoner does not get grief from a victims family or friends or have an unfair unsocial life.
It may not be needed to give them a new identity by making them feel outcast for doing wrong
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Depends on there crime. I know people that had a problem with drugs and got busted and put in prison. Now that they did there time and got help with there addiction. They have problems with getting jobs and housing.and sometimes they feel like selling drugs is the only way to make money now that they have a criminal  history. So I think we need to have more help or let ones like that change there name sometimes.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yes. However, those who live close to them should be informed of their past to prevent them living the life they please or commiting further crimes. A new identity stops vigilante justice but it is unfair to let them live a completely free life just because they have served their sentence
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
It depends on what type of crime the person has been committed, is the person fit to even be in society, did they really do the crime, (some people are accused of crimes and sat in jail for many years, just to find out that they didn't do it) and how long ago did the offense occured
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
It really depends on the nature of their crime. If the felon is totally rehabilitated and the crime isn't a sex crime or homicide then something should be done so the subject can get a job easier, vote, just enter back into the population easier because if its just hardship after hardship for the him or her whats the motivation to living a normal life, especially if the crime was when the subject was young or it was just poor judgement. Of course all of these actions would have to be earned, not just handed out...it should be worked into their rehabilitation.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No, because if they got new identities, how would we know who they are? Their slate would be cleared so the new them would have no criminal record and yet they could've been a sex offender! Would you want to hire this "clean" babysitter? I think not. So giving new identites to criminals - BAD IDEA.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
They should be given,its for their protection which they are entitled to as citizens.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Hell no! Cause if they get looked up nobody will really know who that person is.

Example: If that guy rapes and kills a girl, and they look for a suspect. He won't be picked nor suspected cause his identity won't say that he is a rapist.
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walter jedyk answered
No, not really.
Unless there history with criminal activity has stopped maybe they could be granted a pardon.
Sarah Profile
Sarah answered
I don't think so, unless they are ready to turn their life around, and they don't do the crime again, yes. But if they are only changing their name, then committing a crime again, thats wrong
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yes, but it depends on the crime and many other variables, but for those who have truly changed, I believe they should have the right to start  new life.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No way. Whatever the person did to go to jail deserves to live with that on there name/identity for the rest of there life regardless of how sorry they are. Live and learn, but don't forget.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No if you'd simply obey the very simple laws that only remedial retards can't understand you'd have nothing to hide.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yes because it prevents these ex cons from further torture and hindrance to find a job and is reason why they are repeat offenders because of how they are not given second chances
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Baby
Baby commented
Hmm well i guess they should have thought about that before they did the crime..
KAY Profile
KAY answered
No because  it will temp them to go out and repeat other crime. How will the police be able to run name of suspect who may fit the profile of a crime committed in the area. If you do the crime you should live with the punishment.
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Eliezer Z'ev answered
Yes because it could cause fights between the criminal and the Society as they could walk into a bar and the barman kicks them out because they once robbed one of the nearby houses and the barman wont let it go.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think it Depends on what they have done and how long they have been in prison

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labz Profile
labz answered
No!!!! Absolutely not. Why should they be given a new start? They should stick to what they did and own up to it
 
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Absolutely not! People need to know who they are so they can avoid encounters with them.
dnh 107 Profile
dnh 107 answered
It should be up to them - once they have done their time (unless, of course, the sentence itself promulgates otherwise.)
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Kitty Grant answered
That's actually a good idea. Then if they do another crime, the police or whoever would be able to match the DNA against something.
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Kitty Grant
Kitty Grant commented
I just read the other comments and I'm thinking that maybe the crimes should stay on their record, but they kind of get another chance with a new name if they can earn it in jail.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think it would definitely depend on the criminal history. I do not agree that any persons who have committed any sex offenses, homicides or any crimes involving violence should be considered.In addition no one involved in identity theft either.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think it all depends on what the crime that the were charge but if they were a murder or sex offender I say no.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think they should be given a new identity, because there is a greater chance of them wanting to start a new life with no criminal record and without people judging them.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think they should if they want it. If people recognize them, that could cause MAJOR chaos.
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robin scobie answered
No way, they need to be able to be tracked by the authorities as well if they are sex offenders a community needs to know who to look out for.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No becouse people have to know who they are and also this prisoners  have to learn to leave with their mistakes that they have done before they went to prison
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. Wouldn't that mean that they had a better chance at getting the job they wanted? If they were imprisoned, then its their fault if they can't get the job they want because of that.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No, yes, maybe. They are the people that did something wrong and would you like to live next to an ex-serial killer. But everybody should get a second chance and if they did it to somebody that person could try and get revenge. So either way.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think that it is a good but bad idea too. What if the criminal wants to start his life all over again as if nothing happened? But what if they do get a new identity and decides  to strike again.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Criminals should NOT be released back into society. They'll just return to thier bad ways.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
There's no need .By giving them a new identity we are not going to make them forget who they are. The important point is to help them live their life in a new way by helping them them start afresh.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yeah ,they should be given new identity.its like they are going to start a new crime free life..so they should be given a chance to make a new start!!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No, I think people need to learn to be better citizens and repair their damaged reputations. To give them a new identity would only allow them to commit crime without warming that they have done so before.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No! This is equivalent to a free pass and negates the deterrent of tarnishing one's name. A lot of people don't mind tarnishing their name, but we certainly shouldn't remove one more onus of accountability by allowing them to change their identity.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. They should be forced to keep their identity. So when they walk down the street they can be ridiculed and live in shame for their crimes.
Ambrose Profile
Ambrose answered
Yes, I think that they should. All the media attention given to criminals when they are released back into society means that they can't go anywhere or apply to a good job. Obviously, they need to keep their police record, but I recommend changing the name.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No. If they were rehabilitated as they should be then it shouldn't matter that society knows they were or are criminals.
Kenneth ~ Profile
Kenneth ~ answered
Depends on the crime, but generally, no. The people have a right to know what a (potentially) violent person has done.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
For what? New id wont make a difference....on less a leaped wants to change there spots.
Its up to them if they want to change....regardless to paying the de pts to god not society.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No because the can do the thing again and people won't really know if they're a criminal
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Possibly. If they ask for one. For instance...say that person is a gangster who snitched on or betrayed his own gang and now they are out to kill him or something... Then he could be able to change his identity... Maybe
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
NO they should not because what happens if they happen to do something illegal or go out of the cit how are the cops going to find that person?
Call me... Alma Profile
Call me... Alma answered
No.. For what so they can commit another crime with another name?.. They should just live with who they are, they committed the crime so they have to pay the price.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I don't think so, because if they get new identities it's like saying that you are someone different.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No! What if they did the same thing again but they couldnt be pinned to their old crime because of their new identity!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No.criminals should cop the shame .if they've done something worth staying in prison for that long.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Depends on the nature of the crime? If it's misdemeanor then yes, but other words no
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No....too many of them would have too many names. However we could send them to Cuba as they have been kind enough to empty their jails on us.
Vin Ravun Profile
Vin Ravun answered
Nope. That is ridiculous.Some criminals might have changed and people will still treat them as criminals if they are given separate identities even after they payed for the crime they did.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Actually, yes they should be given identity.... It doesn't mean you committed a crime you are neglected in the society,,..every person has its own reason if we are going to based it psychologically. Every person has the right to change and be accepted and forgiven..
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Absolutely not! Who truly believes that prison rehabilitates people? Why should they get to start fresh lives, their victims don't.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Depending on the crime they should... If they have been in for a short time and for small crimes then no but for bigger crimes and longer term offenders then yes they should... They have paid their debt and deserve a second chance
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yes. I mean well, someone might think they broke loose, shoot them, and incidentally kill them.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Only mexicans if they are going to live in america permanently they should be given an american name!!!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
This is to give a chance to an individual to get with his or her life and built a new clean path in the society, this can be done when the system, the legislator is keen to democracy.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I think it depends on the crime and the age of the  criminal at the time of the offense.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
Yes, Jails were made so as to check crime in society, a criminal is merely the same human being who knowingly or unknowingly did that crime. So when a criminal is released he has right to live again provided Jail period has led internal transformation inside him.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No because people should know who they are and that they are a criminal
They should be aware of them because they might have gone to jail for something really bad and people then think a normal human being
moon angel Profile
moon angel answered
ABSOLUTELY NOT!if they commit another crime authorities will get to know about his history and the techniques used in his previous crimes as comparison.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
If they do their time for murder then I am still not ok with it...

If they do time for stealing a chocolate out of a shop then I reckon the world must forgive and forget.

Different circumstances for different situations.

Lee
Second Last Profile
Second Last answered
No, if they have done a bad thing, they will have to work to make up for it, and not just get a new identity, No Pain, No Gain.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
We should give the chance to make his/her life again & if that criminal  has made a big mistake then no chance 4 that criminal
Meagan Reudisueli Profile
I think that it depends on if they were innocent or not. If they were then yes I do think they should if they wern't then it depends
Becca Wolfe [Classified] Profile
Umm; I say no because even if they say they changed they haven't, because even with a new name and Identity they usaully may end up back in jail....But you never know.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
NO FRIKEN WAY
if they have done something bad they should suffer the consequences and if that means getting their house bombarded with eggs then that is what they shall get its their fault!!!!!
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
No most definatly not, you do the crime you do the time for however long that may be, a new identity for criminals is just shocking its letting them away with it for the next time!
Keith Old Profile
Keith Old answered
Thank you for your question.

If the circumstances warrant it. They might have given evidence against other criminals or a criminal organisation that would want them dead. There might be other circumstances as well.

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Anonymous answered
No - and how is it possible to issue false documents - which is itself an offence for anyone else?
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Anonymous answered
No the shouldnt for the safety of the public its not fair that they do you may have a murderer or a peadofile.
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Anonymous answered
Yes, they have the right to privacy*

*if they keep old identities, they will be hunted down by those they hurt or prejudiced by police. Maybe they should get identities only, let's say, 3 months of good behaviour.
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No, because then if they continue their bad habits the police won't be able to find them, ans sometimes the name they pick can be someone elses identity.
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Anonymous answered
Why? Thats just what they want because they can start their life of crime all over again as someone neW. Definetly not a good idea.
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Anonymous answered
Absolutely not. They have disgraced their own family name and are not worthy to be given such an honour and/or freedom again.
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Grace Anah answered
I don't think so they shouldnt be given new identities because if they are,they might use the opportunity to commit more crimes for those that aint repentant.

But the old name,people will still now them and they will also becareful not to commit more crimes.
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Anonymous answered
Yes becase if people now who that crimanil is then they wont trust him for anything

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