offender | Definition

Doc's CJ Glossary by Adam J. McKee
Course: Introduction

In the criminal justice context, an offender is a person who has been convicted of committing a crime.


An offender can refer to someone who has been found guilty of a minor offense, such as a traffic violation, or a more serious crime, such as murder or robbery.


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Last Modified: 03/10/2023

 

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