Sentence examples for seriousness of offense from inspiring English sources

2. The Nature and Seriousness of Offense.

Excluded children did not differ from included children as to gender, age of first arrest, or seriousness of offense leading to arrest.

Excluded children and non-participants at follow-up did not differ from included children on gender, age of first arrest, or seriousness of offense leading to arrest.

Non-participants did not differ from participants as to gender, age at first arrest, SES neighborhood status, or seriousness of offense resulting in arrest.

That means breaches will be assessed according to a point system that grades the seriousness of offenses and how long ago they were committed.

It also explained that, when considering an applicant with a criminal conviction, the employer must take into account the seriousness of the offense, the time lapsed since the offense and the relevance of the crime to the specific job being sought.

The periods prescribed may vary according to the seriousness of the offense.

The employer must consider the seriousness of the offense, the time that has passed since conviction and the relevance of the crime to the job in question.

Kalina M. Tulley, a lawyer at the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, said Judge Wood's reduction in sentencing ranges "greatly underestimates the seriousness of the offense".

"We respect the sentence and trust that it reflects the seriousness of the offense, promotes respect for the law, provides just punishment, and deters others from corruption".

Prosecutors did not ask Judge Francis to send Ms. Fisher to jail, but requested in their own memorandum that he "recognize the seriousness of the offense".