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habitual criminal

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A quick definition of habitual criminal:

A habitual criminal is someone who has been convicted of a crime before and is now facing new charges. They often commit the same type of crime over and over again. To stop people from becoming habitual offenders, some states have made laws that give harsher punishments. These punishments can include longer prison sentences, higher fines, and the loss of certain rights. If someone has been convicted of a serious or violent crime before, they may face even harsher punishments.

A more thorough explanation:

A habitual criminal, also known as a repeat offender, is someone who has been convicted of one or more crimes in the past and is facing new charges. They tend to commit the same type of crime repeatedly, but it's not necessary to commit the same crime to be considered a repeat offender. Examples of crimes that habitual offenders often commit include drug crimes, burglary, robbery, petty larceny, assault, trespassing, sex offenses, and driving while intoxicated (DWI).

To prevent people from becoming habitual offenders, many states have implemented laws called habitual offender laws. These laws aim to reduce the rate of repeated criminal activity by increasing the severity of punishment and intensifying the requirements for probation or parole. The penalties for habitual offenders may include longer prison sentences, supervised probation, higher fines, revocation or suspension of licenses, and the loss of certain civil liberties.

For example, California Penal Code 667 (e)(2)(A) states that a defendant who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony and has two prior convictions of violent or serious felonies, to be sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison. Additionally, it stipulates that a defendant who has previously been convicted of a serious or violent felony must be given a sentence that is double the standard sentence for any California felony conviction.

The examples illustrate that habitual offenders are people who have a history of committing crimes and are facing new charges. The laws aim to prevent them from committing more crimes by increasing the severity of punishment. The penalties for habitual offenders are more severe than for first-time offenders because they have a history of criminal activity.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: is this sarcasm
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you guys want some tea?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:00
yes llama
no really quirky is attractive
11:01
I turned my first GF gay. It bankrupted my rizz account for 4 years.
maybe she just really likes vaginas
babycat
11:01
damn the dick was that bad
11:02
cant blame her
11:02
lol we never did anything (we were 14
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:02
It’s okay llama maybe she was just making an exception for you bc you’re so perfect and amazing
babycat
11:03
I never tell the guys I date that I’m bi in hopes that if I pop out with a woman after we break up they’ll assume they turned me gay
11:04
nah my thing was to always turn down fem advances and I think it just confused her. hopes shes OK. I think shes more into droogs now tho
baby cat is embodying the female manipulator archetype. sundering the psyches of these poor men
babycat
11:05
Twitter guy who fumbled me changed his bio to be about how he’s having a hard time rn
11:05
@babycat: that is a good manipulator card to play. u playin chess on these men who are chewin on the checkers pieces
11:06
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: by quirky, do u mean ppl who have an ounce of personality?
a unique personality that would be weird but is endearing instead
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:07
see i feel like when i say someone is quirky
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:07
it’s bc i have nothing of substance to say and it’s lowkey me calling them weird without being mean
11:09
fair enough @wasp @dolph
:( there is a thin line between weird and quirky
babycat
11:09
I’m cool with being a little bit weird. have come to terms with it
quirky = weird + endearing
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:11
i didn’t do my skincare last night I’m horrifiedn
11:12
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: Im sure the organisms eat dead skin cells, including dust mites, face mites, and crabs had a Thanksgivin feast!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:13
thank you so much llama I’m glad I could give back
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:13
thank you for making me see things in a new perspective
11:13
Dolphin = squanto of the human skin cell eaters.
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
cleanser serum sunscreen - my ex told me im super basic but at least im trying to take care of my skin lol
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