consequence

But merely being investigated can have devastating consequences.

At the same time, they need to understand that at least some of these debates may be more intellectual than practical in their consequences.

If those in the manufacturing industry were to succeed in achieving some of their requests, the consequences would be dire, Fleischli said.

"We owe it to victims to find bold, innovative approaches that will speed up justice," she said, adding criminals should know "they will quickly face the consequence of their actions."

That has serious consequences, especially for the most critical of all community resources: public education.