Concurrent Sentence
/kən-ˈkɜːr-ənt ˈsɛn-təns/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial order that two or more sentences imposed on a defendant run simultaneously rather than consecutively.
The defendant received concurrent sentences for the two separate offenses, serving them at the same time.
Forms
- concurrent sentences
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Commentary
Concurrent sentences often reduce total incarceration time compared to consecutive sentences; precise language is key to indicate whether sentences run concurrently or consecutively.
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