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Criminal sentences that are to run at the same time, as opposed to consecutively. Where there is some sympathy for the defendant or in a case where consecutive sentences would be unduly harsh, a judge may sentence a convicted criminal defendant to sentences that run concurrently, beginning at the same time and credit for time served is provided for each sentence. When separate … [Read more...] about CONCURRENT SENTENCE

Criminal sentences to be served at the same time, concurrent with each other (shorter than consecutive, one after another.) The longest time is served, e.g. two sentences for two crimes constituting 5 years and 7 years will result in one sentence of 7 years but the 5 year sentence is included as being served concurrently while the 7 year sentence is incurred. A more lenient … [Read more...] about CONCURRENT SENTENCES

An opinion written by a judge who agrees with the decision that was held by the majority but either for a different reason or to provide a substantive addition to the written opinion of the decision. … [Read more...] about CONCURRING OPINION

In the law of Louisiana, the name of a suit or remedy to enable creditors to enforce their claims against an insolvent or failing debtor. Schroeder v. Nicholson, 2 La. 355. … [Read more...] about CONCURSO

In the civil law. (1) A running together; a collision, as concursum creditorum, a conflict among creditors. (2) A concurrence, or meeting, as concursus actionum, concurrence of actions. … [Read more...] about CONCURSUS