- Home
- / Alger Hiss
- / Hiss was sentenced to two concurrent five-year sentences for perjury. What does "concurrent" mean?
Hiss was sentenced to two concurrent five-year sentences for perjury. What does "concurrent" mean?
They are cumulative
They are served at the exact same time
They are served one after another
None of these
Answer
"Concurrent" in a legal context refers to the simultaneous execution of multiple sentences, indicating that they run at the same time rather than consecutively. Unlike consecutive sentences, which add up to a longer cumulative term, concurrent sentences enable individuals to serve multiple punishments within the same time frame, typically resulting in an earlier release date.
The Alger Hiss Chronicles: Unveiling the Enigmatic Double Agent
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox