verses concurrent as prison terminology
2007-05-04 11:53:12 · 8 answers · asked by Judy G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i have looked it up in 3 different dictionaries its not a word!
2007-05-04 12:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by tara deegan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word is consecutive, and it means "in a row" vs. concurrent, which means "at the same time".
For example, if you receive a 5-year sentence for one crime, and a 10-year sentence for another, you could serve them consecutively for a total of 15 years, or concurrently for a total of ten years.
2007-05-04 11:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Concurrent means two sentences are served at the same time; consecutive means one sentence is served after the other.
2007-05-04 11:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "consecutive." It means one thing following after the other, as opposed to "concurrent," which means occurring at the same time.
2007-05-04 11:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by MathBioMajor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consecutive is finishing one "bit" and then starting another. Also known as "running wild" In prison jargon.
2007-05-04 12:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consecutive: One item after another.
Concurrent: All items simultaneously.
In sentancing - three five year terms served consecutively is fifteen years. Three concurent five year sentances is five years.
Peace.
2007-05-04 11:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consecutive is when one sentence finishes, you begin the next.
2007-05-04 11:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
continuence.
2007-05-04 12:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋