When a Person Is Convicted of Multiple Offenses,a Judge Might

question 78

Multiple Choice

When a person is convicted of multiple offenses,a judge might impose a sentence of 10 years for one offense and 20 years for the other offense,and therefore the offender would serve 30 years.This type of sentencing is called:

• A)just deserts sentencing.
• B)consecutive sentencing.
• C)concurrent sentencing.
• D)real-time sentencing.

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Definitions:

Uniform Partnership Act

A set of laws adopted by states in the United States to govern the formation, operation, and dissolution of partnerships.

Limited Liability

Limited liability is a legal structure that restricts an investor's or owner's loss to the amount invested, protecting personal assets from business debts and claims.

Limited Partners

Investors in a limited partnership who contribute capital but have limited liabilities and are not involved in day-to-day management of the business.

Dissolve

To dissolve is to officially end the existence of an entity or agreement, such as dissolving a corporation or dissolving a marriage through divorce.