Talk:Hans/@comment-9204379-20140619035417/@comment-1416077-20140711150558

First, we have to remember that Flynn was sentenced to death in absentia without a trial or a chance to redeem himself.

Second, even with a death sentence on his head, he brought back the lost princess.

Third, the word of the princess goes a long way, especially when she says she loves him and explains how he saved her and helped her.

Fourth, despite being a thief, there is no doubt that he is a good guy at heart.

Fifth; severity of crime plus degree of redemption: Eugene's larceny is more than offset by his later heroism and willingness to face danger (by returning to the place where they tried to execute him without a trial) to do the right thing. Compare to Hans's acts with no heroic act to offset the crime.

Sixth: Aladdin is a good example; this street beggar impersonated a prince; a capital crime... on the other hand; he has a full-on genie at his beck-and-call... it's like a licence to not be messed with. ;)