Consecutive sentence - Prison terms for two or more offenses to be served one after the other. Example: Two five-year sentences and one three-year sentence, if served consecutively, result in a maximum of 13 years behind bars.⏎
Defendant - An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.⏎
Consumer debts - Debts incurred for personal, as opposed to business, needs.⏎
Debtor - A person who has filed a petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.⏎
Conviction - A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.⏎