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What is the person called that commits a crime?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

A person who has committed a crime is called a perpetrator (or "perp" as on TV police dramas). If the person is not actually caught in the act or has not been convicted (or has taken a plea deal), he's a suspect. If he's on trial, he's the defendant. If the judge's gavel has fallen and he's guilty, he's a convict or (perhaps) a felon.

A person who commits a crime is usually called a criminal or offender. If the person has committed multiple crimes, the person is known as a recidivist. If not yet convicted, the person is called a suspect.now lets poooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop

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∙ 9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Can a person who commits a crime choose to have a lawyer if he wants to or not?

Yes, a person that commits a crime has a choice to choose a lawyer or represent themselves.

What is the term for the person who actually commits the crime is?

Offender.

What happens if a foreigner commits a crime in the US?

If a foreigner commits a felony crime in the United States they will go to court and be sentenced if found guilty. The person will have to do the time for the crime.

How do you call those people who commit a crime?

A person who commits a crime is known as a criminal.

A person who breaks the law commits what kind of act?

A crime

What is the name of a person who commits sin?

A person who commits sin is called a sinner.

What is another word for a person who commits a violent crime?

A felon.

Who is the person that commits a crime?

The PERPETRATOR - the OFFENDER - the LAWBREAKER - the DEFENDANT - etc.

Who is the person who commits crime?

The PERPETRATOR - the OFFENDER - the LAWBREAKER - the DEFENDANT - etc.

What is a young person who commits crime generally known?

Juvenile Delinquent.

How do you spell commits?

Commits- like: she commits a crime.

Is a crime always the fault of the person who commits the crime?

If it wasn't their fault, it probably wouldn't be a crime. One of the key components of a crime is intent.

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