convict

A convict is a person who has been found guilty of committing a crime through a legal process, such as a court trial. Once convicted, they may face penalties like fines, community service, probation, or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense. Being a convict indicates a formal judgment of guilt, which can affect their legal rights and future opportunities. This term is used in a legal context to describe someone who has undergone the criminal justice process and has been officially recognized as having committed a criminal act.