The argument should not be with the prospective employer but the entity delivering the judgement and punishment. If said entity has said X equals for punishment for breaking the laws/rules laid down for someone who is a member of that society then on completion of the punishment then that person is back within that society.
For all of you who have committed an offence from a parking ticket, speeding offence and upwards should we ban you from a role that could mean you are working in a similar area once you punishment is complete.