The coronavirus has created a global pandemic, resulting in people not being able to work, being forced to stay at home and to follow strict social distancing rules in order to slow the spread of the virus, which has already taken more than one hundred and sixty thousand lives in the United States alone. This has resulted in police departments having to make changes, adapting quickly to the new way of life, while ensuring that the streets remain safe.

There have been some significant changes in the law and police industry in the US this year with police officers taking precautions when dealing with suspects. Officials are only stopping people if they feel there is a serious reason to, which can be seen in the number of arrests with Lincoln Police conducting twenty-one arrests in March 2020, compared to the forty-eight the year before.

Fall River, on the other hand, saw a significant drop in domestic violence and rape, but burglaries and motor vehicle thefts increased by twenty-one and thirty-four percent respectively. There is also a spike in property crimes in the area, which has seen a high demand for Rhode Island criminal attorneys to provide quality representation that their clients can count on with confidence.

In addition to this, Providence has seen a reduction in sex offenses, but motor vehicle theft has increased exponentially with more than sixty-eight percent more cards being stolen in March 2020 than in the previous year. Domestic violence has increased in the area as well during the coronavirus with Richmond seeing a drastic increase in domestic violence cases since January 2020.

Blake Nolan, the Media Consultant for John Grasso, said “The rise in demand for Rhode Island criminal attorneys at this time is a sign that people are not doing well when locked up in their homes for days and weeks on end. On a positive note, the majority of crimes have seen a reduction including speeding, driving under the influence, and more.”

John Grasso remains the leading choice for quality Rhode Island legal representation catering to clients charged with misdemeanor and felony charges in Rhode Island.

About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. He is also admitted to the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, visit