offender

First-time offenders are often given a warning instead of a heavy fine by the police.

(Chinese) 初犯者通常会收到警察的警告，而不是巨额罚款。

The traffic camera identified the offender who drove through the red light at midnight.

(Chinese) 交通摄像头识别出了那名在午夜闯红灯的违规者。