felon

/ˈfɛlən/
noun
  1. A person who has been convicted of a serious crime, such as murder, robbery, or arson.
    • The police arrested the felon who had been wanted for burglary in three states.
    • The court sentenced the felon to ten years in prison for armed robbery.
    • After serving his time, the former felon struggled to find a job because of his criminal record.