Rhode Island Child Molestation Concerns Surfacing Again

By Author: John Grasso
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Over recent years the statistics regarding child molestation in Rhode Island has been in a concerning upwards trend. This is a number that has increased from 152 cases in 2016 to 186 cases in 2020. Recently, media has drawn attention to this concern again when authorities found a 13-year-old girl from Pennsylvania in the basement of a man in Tiverton. This increasing number took place even though for a large part of the year victims had far fewer avenues to follow to report these cases. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the school year was much reduced and the contact that these victims could have with teachers or other caregivers outside of the circle of abuse was much reduced. Still, the number kept on increasing and it remains a growing concern.

As legal experts in the field of criminal cases such as child molestation, the team at John Grasso states their concerns about the matter. They state that it is unfortunately also the case that the more this kind of offence increase in its numbers, the false allegations manage to slip by, leaving the innocent with a stain to their names and in many cases even a criminal record ...
... as the sentencing once the court finds you are guilty of such a charge, can include jail time.

As a reputable legal company specializing in criminal charges such as child molestation in Rhode Island, they state that they would always condone such a heinous crime, but that the legal system only maintains its value when the accused had a fair chance to prove their innocence. This can be somewhat of a challenge as it is mostly the case that communities simply decide that if their clients are accused of such a crime that it must be true. However, there are many reasons why it can be that it is not the case. Sometimes there is simply miscommunication from the victim’s side and as they are so traumatized by the stressful event that happened to them, they are unsure of what to say. This makes them extremely vulnerable to manipulation. In certain cases, it is an easy way to get rid of a parent when there are disputes during divorces.

Yet, what they want to emphasize is what a heartless and inhumane act it is to accuse anyone of being guilty of such a crime when they are not. Some have lost their jobs, their financial status, had to relocate several times to get rid of the stigma, lost their families or even ended up in jail simply because they couldn’t rely on their legal team for the support, they believed they would get.

When you are suddenly facing such charges against you, make sure that you only have the most reputable team by your side to help you to reclaim your life. In this legal practice, it is never about victim-blaming but only a search for the truth, evidence and witnesses that can testify so that the real events can always soar above lies and false allegations.

As a group of legal professionals, the John Grasso team has only the highest regard for the court system. They believe that justice needs to prevail more than anything else, but justice can only come to her full right if the legal system has been granted the time to proceed as it should. Thus, they leave no stone unturned and keep on digging until all the facts regarding any claim are out in the open and the jury and the judge can make an informed decision regarding the fate of their clients, both in judgement and sentencing.

About Us :

Under the guidance and leadership of John R. Grasso, our team of legal experts practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. We present our clients in the Federal District Courts and we are part of the United States Supreme Court Bar. To complete our extensive portfolio of legal representation on offer, you will also find our team in the classroom as attorney Grasso is also a faculty member at the Roger Williams University School of Law. Here he shares knowledge about criminal litigation and trial advocacy with the next generation of legal masterminds. Visit our website https://www.johngrassolaw.com/ and see what we have to offer and what our clients say about our service to them.