Just trying to be helpful.
In my experience it is best to expect the worst, if it doesn't happen then good. But it rally depends on the beak you get,
Whatever happens he should try to learn from it. Tw^ting people does often ends in problems,
Also having any record can haunt you for years. I had to declare allto the US authorities to work out there, and every time I go for another job, working in finance I have to declare it especially if sc cleared. Dont't mean you dont get it but at 50+ it starts to get embarrassing.