Yet such sentences are not uncommon in cases involving multiple serious offenses.
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When a defendant is convicted of numerous crimes, judges may impose separate sentences for each count. These sentences can run either:
Concurrently
Concurrent sentences are served at the same time.Courts & Judiciary
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For example:
Charge A: 20 years
Charge B: 20 years
If served concurrently, the defendant serves 20 years total.
Consecutively
Consecutive sentences are served one after another.Law school preparation
Using the same example:
Charge A: 20 years
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Charge B: 20 years
