Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary 1) A popular
term for anyone who has committed a crime, whether convicted of
the offense or not. More properly, it applies only to those
actually convicted of a crime. Repeat offenders are sometimes
called habitual criminals. 2) Certain acts or people involved in
or relating to a crime. Examples include "criminal taking,"
"criminal conspiracy," a "criminal gang." Definition provided by
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. August 19, 2010, 5:14 pm