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.⏎
De novo - Latin, meaning "anew." A trial de novo is a completely new trial. Appellate review de novo implies no deference to the trial judge's ruling.⏎
Collateral - Property that is promised as security for the satisfaction of a debt.⏎
Conviction - A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.⏎
Debtor - A person who has filed a petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.⏎