Reply #34: My advise?

[Meldread]

Let them finish their work. You paid them to do a job, and regardless of what he's done or will do you've already given him your money.

I mean, yeah that sounds kinda harsh... but really what can you do? If you are uncomfortable being around him because of what you know, arrange to have someone else watch over them while they do the work. You can have them give some type of excuse about you having business to deal with or something.

If you can't do that, and can't hide your feelings... just be honest. If nothing else it'll give him a chance to explain his side of the story. For all you know, the charges might be bogus and based on hearsay. (Not likely, but it is within the realm of possibilities.)

Just explain to him, that he mentioned he had been in trouble with the law, and you were curious... so you did a internet search to find out what he did.

What would Jesus do? Well he was a "turn the other cheek" and "forgive" kind of guy. Considering he was also a carpenter I doubt he would have met JP to start with... but that's beside the point. I think in the end he'd let him finish his work and at the very least give him a second chance. Besides, it isn't like you have children running around so you don't have to worry about them. If you feel unsafe make certain that you have a phone nearby and a friend over while they work.

...and I think this is an interesting lesson that you've learned. Most criminals aren't the monsters they've been painted out to be, unfortunately that still does not mean they are good people.