an offender who is deemed by a court of law to be likely to engage in further violent conduct, and who thus becomes eligible for an indefinite prison sentence
Examples of 'dangerous offender' in a sentence
dangerous offender
We have one of the most advanced systems in the world for monitoring and managing dangerous offenders.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Prison was needed to punish dangerous offenders he said.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Monitoring the movements of dangerous offenders will be vital in cutting crime.
The Sun (2012)
He promised to halt the release of dangerous offenders.
The Sun (2008)
Dangerous offenders are held there as an alternative to prison.
The Sun (2006)
He claimed 75 of the most dangerous offenders were now detained or under surveillance.
The Sun (2006)
And 21 of the most dangerous offenders have carried out fresh crimes since they were released from jail.
The Sun (2006)
The most dangerous offenders who remain a public threat may NEVER be freed.