recidivist

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

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

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

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

Someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior.