consecutive sentences

Two or more sentences of jail time to be served in sequence.

• For example, if a defendant receives consecutive sentences of 20 years and 5 years, the total amount of jail time is 25 years.

— Also termed cumulative sentences; accumulative sentences. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 545. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 1522–1523.]

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