When one sentence is to follow another in time, the second sentence is consecutive. See Parole Act, s20.
Sentences for different offenses that are served one after the other. A defendant would complete one sentence and then begin the next.
Multiple sentences, served one after the other.
Sentences for multiple crimes that succeed one another.
Two or more sentences served continuously, one right after another, e.g., consecutive sentences of 10 years and 5 years equal a total of 15 years served.
When the youth has more than one conviction, the judge can order that the sentences are served consecutively (one after the other), but still within certain limitations. The youth would be in custody longer or on probation longer than if the sentence was concurrent.
Successive sentences, one beginning at the expiration of another. Three five-year terms served consecutively impose a 15-year sentence. Also called cumulative sentence. See also concurrent sentence.
Sentences that must be served one after another.
Prison sentences for two or more criminal acts that are served one after the other.