👉 In the context of criminal law, a recidivist is someone who reoffends after serving their sentence. They are individuals who have committed crimes or been convicted of crimes and then commit similar offenses in the future, typically without any prior warning or notice to authorities. Recidivism rates can be high among some populations due to factors such as socioeconomic status, mental health issues, and underlying criminal tendencies. Recidivists often face harsher penalties and longer sentences than those who do not reoff
