From 1991 to 2006, cases rose on average by 2.9% per year, he says.

But that share will grow as the cases rise.

Criminal cases per authorized judgeship rose from 94 to 101.

The next day, confirmed cases rose to 102 and fatal cases to 20.

For example, officers look at whether the case rises to the level of an emergency.

My case should rise or fall on its merits.

Only the most egregious cases can ever rise to the level of dismissal.

Among women, new cases of acid reflux symptoms rose with age.

"The case never rose to the level that it required the Director's approval or review," he added.

This was the second year of a decline following an eight-year surge from 1985 to 1992, when cases rose 20 percent.