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are served at the same time.

Example:
20 years + 15 years = still 20 years total.

Consecutive sentencing

Sentences are served one after another.

Example:
20 years + 15 years = 35 years total.

When dozens of charges are involved, consecutive sentencing can create extremely large totals.

The Role of Multiple Charges

Many high-profile cases involve dozens of charges continue reading …