recidivist

noun

In French law, a relapsed criminal; one who falls back into the same criminal course for which he has already been condemned.

noun

One who is recidivous or is characterized by recidivism; an incorrigible criminal.

noun

One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits; a repeat offender.

noun

someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)

noun

someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior