North Carolina General Statutes
Article 81B - Structured Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Crimes.
§ 15A-1340.22 - Multiple convictions.

15A-1340.22. Multiple convictions.
(a) Limits on Consecutive Sentences. - If the court elects to impose consecutive sentences for two or more misdemeanors and the most serious misdemeanor is classified in Class A1, Class 1, or Class 2, the cumulative length of the sentences of imprisonment shall not exceed twice the maximum sentence authorized for the class and prior conviction level of the most serious offense. Consecutive sentences shall not be imposed if all convictions are for Class 3 misdemeanors.
(b) Consolidation of Sentences. - If an offender is convicted of more than one offense at the same session of court, the court may consolidate the offenses for judgment and impose a single judgment for the consolidated offenses. Any sentence imposed shall be consistent with the appropriate prior conviction level of the most serious offense. (1993, c. 538, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(b); 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 742, s. 16.)

Structure North Carolina General Statutes

North Carolina General Statutes

Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act

Article 81B - Structured Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Crimes.

§ 15A-1340.10 - Applicability of structured sentencing.

§ 15A-1340.11 - Definitions.

§ 15A-1340.12 - Purposes of sentencing.

§ 15A-1340.13 - (Effective until January 1, 2023) Procedure and incidents of sentence of imprisonment for felonies.

§ 15A-1340.14 - Prior record level for felony sentencing.

§ 15A-1340.15 - Multiple convictions.

§ 15A-1340.16 - Aggravated and mitigated sentences.

§ 15A-1340.16A - Enhanced sentence if defendant is convicted of a Class A, B1, B2, C, D, or E felony and the defendant used, displayed, or threatened to use or display a firearm or deadly weapon during the commission of the felony.

§ 15A-1340.16B - Life imprisonment without parole for a second or subsequent conviction of a Class B1 felony if the victim was 13 years of age or younger and there are no mitigating factors.

§ 15A-1340.16C - Enhanced sentence if defendant is convicted of a felony and the defendant was wearing or had in his or her immediate possession a bullet-proof vest during the commission of the felony.

§ 15A-1340.16D - Manufacturing methamphetamine; enhanced sentence.

§ 15A-1340.16E - Enhanced sentence for offenses committed by criminal gang members as a part of criminal gang activity.

§ 15A-1340.17 - Punishment limits for each class of offense and prior record level.

§ 15A-1340.18 - (Effective until January 1, 2023) Advanced supervised release.

§ 15A-1340.19A - Applicability.

§ 15A-1340.19B - Penalty determination.

§ 15A-1340.19C - Sentencing; assignment for resentencing.

§ 15A-1340.19D - Incidents of parole.

§ 15A-1340.20 - (Effective until January 1, 2023) Procedure and incidents of sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanors.

§ 15A-1340.21 - Prior conviction level for misdemeanor sentencing.

§ 15A-1340.22 - Multiple convictions.

§ 15A-1340.23 - Punishment limits for each class of offense and prior conviction level.