Criminal sentences that can be served at the same time rather than one after the other.
Sentences for more than one crime that are to be served at the same time, rather than one after the other. (See also cumulative or consecutive sentences.)
Two or more terms of imprisonment all or part of each term of which is served simultaneously, and the prisoner is entitled to discharge at the expiration of the longest term specified. See Parole Act, s20.
Sentences for different offenses which are served at the same time. The court determines if an offender''s sentence will be concurrent or consecutive.
Sentences for multiple crimes that are served at the same time, or concurrently.
Sentences which are carried out at the same time, e.g. concurrent sentences of 10 years and 5 years equal a total of 10 years served.
When the youth has more than one conviction, the judge can order that each sentence is completed concurrently (at the same time).
Literally, running sentences together. Someone who is convicted of two or more charges must be sentenced on each charge. If the sentences are concurrent, they begin the same day and are completed after the longest term has been served.
Multiple sentences imposed on a single defendant to be served over the same time.
