habitual criminal; recidivist
Legal term for a person who repeatedly commits crimes. Often used in contrast with 常習犯, which emphasizes the habitual nature of the crime itself rather than the offender's status.
See also: 常習犯
As a habitual criminal, he was given a heavier sentence.
recidivism; habitual criminal activity
Refers to the act or pattern of repeatedly committing crimes. This sense is less common than the person sense, and is often expressed as 慣行犯行為 or 慣行犯罪 in legal contexts.
Recidivism has become a serious problem in this area.