Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
habitual criminal — A recidivist (q.v.). A legal category created by statute in many states by which more severe penalties can be imposed on offenders who have multiple felony convictions. In general, habitual offender statutes (which differ from state to state)… … Black's law dictionary
habitual criminal — A recidivist (q.v.). A legal category created by statute in many states by which more severe penalties can be imposed on offenders who have multiple felony convictions. In general, habitual offender statutes (which differ from state to state)… … Black's law dictionary
habitual criminal — noun someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior) • Syn: ↑recidivist, ↑repeater • Derivationally related forms: ↑repeat (for: ↑repeater), ↑recidivism ( … Useful english dictionary
habitual criminal — A second or subsequent offender; a convicted person with a prior criminal record. A term usually defined with precision by statute in a jurisdiction where the status permits or requires an increase in term of imprisonment imposed for a crime. See … Ballentine's law dictionary
criminal — crim·i·nal 1 / kri mə nəl/ adj 1: relating to, involving, or being a crime criminal neglect criminal conduct 2: relating to crime or its prosecution brought a criminal action criminal co … Law dictionary
habitual offender — index outlaw Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 habitual offender n. A person … Law dictionary
habitual offender — ▪ criminology person who frequently has been convicted of criminal behaviour and is presumed to be a danger to society. In an attempt to protect society from such criminals, penal systems throughout the world provide for lengthier terms of… … Universalium
Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 — The Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.39) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed to consolidate certain enactments creating offences and relating to the criminal law of Scotland. Contents 1 Part I Sexual… … Wikipedia
criminal — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ dangerous, violent ▪ real, serious ▪ habitual, hardened ▪ career … Collocations dictionary
Oyler v. Boles — Supreme Court of the United States Argued December 4, 1961 Decided February 19, 1962 … Wikipedia
