For example, how does one judge the seriousness of a case of plagiarism?
Under the laws, violators are subject to misdemeanor or felony penalties, depending on the seriousness of the case.
The seriousness of a case also seems related to the climate of the times.
He also said that Mr. Phoenix "is remorseful and he recognizes the seriousness" of the case.
Prosecutors have emphasized the seriousness of the case, informing the White House employees that they are "subjects" of the inquiry.
While the existence of a grand jury represents the seriousness of the case, it does not indicate wrongdoing or imminent charges.
The Home Office has now been granted a last-minute hearing at the Court of Appeal to quash that decision, reflecting the seriousness of the case.
The futures commission also announced on Thursday that it had formally opened an investigation into MF Global, a largely symbolic move that indicated the seriousness of the case.
While the subpoenas from the grand jury represent the seriousness of the case, they do not indicate wrongdoing or imminent charges.
"The seriousness of this case rises to the level for intervention from the civil rights division of the Department of Justice," said CAIR-MI's executive director, Dawud Walid.
