The phrase "a type of criminal" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when categorizing or describing a specific category or classification of criminal behavior or individuals.
Example: "The suspect was identified as a type of criminal known for committing white-collar crimes."
Alternatives: "a category of offender" or "a kind of lawbreaker."
The process is severe for a purpose: dealing with a type of criminal that society regards as dangerous, devious and manipulative.
I do not expect my children to behave online much different than in the real world and therefore I explain to them about hackers being a type of criminal that breaks into your house through the computer rather than through the window.
And each represents a type of criminal problem with which legal institutions in diverse jurisdictions are grappling.
Each of the members on the list also represent a type of criminal problem that legal institutions are grappling with in diverse jurisdictions.
It is, however, a type of criminal.
Counsel were appointed [to Ford]... neither of which had tried a felony or any type of criminal case.
A detailed search of the literature yielded only three studies that describe the breadth of sentencing components from which a judge can choose for any type of criminal case.
"Because, believe me, in jail you know there's all type of criminal stuff that goes on".
"Allen is one of the best trial lawyers around, and Cris, if you're facing any type of criminal difficulty, I can't think of anyone better.
Venezuela's interior and justice minister, Tareck El Aissami, on Monday dismissed the report of the rocket launchers, denying that "our government or institutions have ever collaborated with any type of criminal or terrorist organizations".
The letter, which arrived on Tuesday, reads: "It is in the public and your own interest that you do not involve yourself in any type of criminal or antisocial behaviour.
