When determining whether separate criminal sentences should run concurrently or consecutively, Colorado courts typically consider the following: Whether the separate crimes arose out of the same conduct. If so, judges are more likely to opt for concurrent sentencing unless a statute mandates otherwise. Whether the defendant intended to commit separate offenses. If so, judges are more likely to opt for consecutive sentences to punish the defendant for his/her criminal intent. Whether the defendant was on probation or parole at the time of the crimes. If so, judges are more likely to punish the defendant by imposing consecutive sentences. Whether the multiple crimes targeted the same victim. If so, the judges are more likely to impose consecutive sentences for hurting the same person repeatedly.