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A quick definition of concurrent sentences:

Concurrent sentences are when a judge gives a person who has been found guilty of more than one crime a certain amount of time for each crime, but allows them to serve all the sentences at the same time. This means that the person only has to serve the longest sentence. For example, if someone is given a 5-year sentence and a 10-year sentence, and the judge decides to make them concurrent, the person will only have to serve 10 years in total.

A more thorough explanation:

Concurrent sentences refer to two or more sentences for different crimes that are served at the same time. When a person is convicted of multiple crimes, a judge may sentence them to a certain period of time for each crime. However, the judge may also rule that the sentences can be served concurrently, meaning the person will serve all the sentences at the same time, with the longest sentence controlling.

For example, if a person is convicted of robbery and assault and sentenced to five years for robbery and three years for assault, the judge may rule that the sentences can be served concurrently, and the person will serve a total of five years in prison.

Concurrent sentences are often given when the crimes are related or when the judge wants to show leniency or compassion towards the defendant.

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