“consecutive sentence”

This page presents an official legal definition of “consecutive sentence” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Prison terms for two or more offenses to be served one after the other. Example: Two five-year sentences and one three-year sentence, if served consecutively, result in a maximum of 13 years behind bars.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (United States Courts)