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Concurrent sentence
Definition:
Sentence under which two or more prison or jail terms are served simultaneously, and the prisoner is entitled to discharge when the longest term specified expires (i.e., sentences of 1 to 15 years and 0 to 5 years means a maximum sentence of 15 years). Differs from a consecutive sentence, which is when the sentences are served back-to-back. (A 1 to 15 and 0 to 5 consecutive sentence could mean up to 20 years).
Garnishment
Definition:
A court order to take part of a person's wages, before he gets them, and apply the amount taken to pay a debt owed to a creditor
Admissible evidence
Definition:
Evidence, which can legally and properly is used in court.
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