Recidivist (noun)

A person who repeatedly reoffends or relapses into criminal behavior.

Origin:

From french récidiviste, from récidiver ("to relapse"), from re- + cidiver ("to fall"), from latin cadere ("to fall").

Examples:

1. The recidivist was well known to the police and had a long history of criminal activity.
2. The recidivist's behavior was a cause for concern and many people feared for their safety.
3. The recidivist was offered rehabilitation and therapy programs in hopes of breaking the cycle of criminal behavior.
4. The recidivist was sentenced to a longer prison term due to their repeated offending.
5. The recidivist's family and friends tried to intervene and help them overcome their criminal tendencies.