A criminal record in a database forever is a punishment that isn't talked about. When someone files bankruptcy, they are only punished for 7 years then the rec

A criminal record in a database forever is a punishment that isn't talked about. When someone files bankruptcy, they are only punished for 7 years then the record is dropped. Once you are labeled a criminal, you carry that mark for life. It's easy to see how that could cause resentment and anger and lashing out. I think there should be time limits on criminal records just like there are time limits on jail time.