A convicted offenders return to prison for having committed another crime following release
Recidivist.
The cast of The Recidivist - 2009 includes: Heather Hynes as Heather Jonathan Ntheketha as Drew Bryan Rice as Morales Reginald Whitte as Rodney
Recidivists usually go to jail for a longer time.
A recidivist is someone who repeatedly engages in criminal behavior, often returning to prison multiple times. A habitual delinquent is someone who regularly engages in delinquent or criminal behavior, typically from an early age and frequently without much progression in the severity of offenses committed.
A recidivist, if he re-offends after being released from jail, or a multiple offender if it is in a single act or series of acts.
That hot-headed felon is a regular recidivist.
Recidivism rate is the term that refers to the rate at which previously incarcerated individuals re-offend and return to prison. It is often used as a measure of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs and the criminal justice system in preventing repeat offenses.
There are no hard and fast rules on that subject that I am aware of. The fact that you DID have a 2nd felony, even though it was reduced down, will always be visible to the prosecutor and if you are ever involved in a third strike situation, they MAY use it against you to support the fact that you are a recidivist.
Someone beyond reform is typically seen as unwilling or unable to change their ways or behavior, despite efforts to help or rehabilitate them. It implies a sense of being unchangeable or incorrigible in their actions or beliefs.
<p>R@ygold (Richard Steven Goldberg) is a recidivist pedophile whose presence could still be felt on P2P networks such as Limewire and eMule years after his capture. Used to be a Boeing aerospace engineer. Was an aspiring babysitter before getting caught making child porn. Featured on Oprah's Child Predator Watch List. <p>
Quasi-recidivism refers to individuals who repeatedly commit minor offenses, rather than serious crimes. These individuals may cycle through the criminal justice system due to their persistent low-level criminal behavior, which can disrupt communities and strain resources. Efforts to address quasi-recidivism often focus on providing interventions and support to prevent further criminal activities.
The term you may be looking for is "labeling theory." This theory suggests that when individuals are punished or labeled as "deviant," they may internalize this label and become more likely to engage in further deviant behavior as a result of societal reactions to their initial offense.