Pawtucket Police Seize Nearly 360 Pounds of Marijuana

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on December 23, 2011

“PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Police seized nearly 360 pounds of marijuana and arrested four men Tuesday after an investigation led to a second-floor apartment at 361 Fountain St. All face felony drug-possession charges and conspiracy. All were seen in District Court, Providence, and were held without ba... Read more

Pawtucket Man Charged with Pawtucket Credit Union Robbery Last Week

Posted by on December 22, 2011

“PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- A local man has been arrested in connection to the Pawtucket Credit Union robbery last week, the police said. Mario Thompson, 34, of 165 East St., was arrested Friday afternoon as he got off a train at the South Attleboro station. He was charged with second-degree robbery. T... Read more

RI to Announce Unit to Combat Child Abuse

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on December 21, 2011

“A new unit is being formed by state prosecutors in Rhode Island to combat child abuse. Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is set to announce details Monday about the effort. The announcement will take place at Day One, an agency that serves victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and other ... Read more

Legalizing Marijuana: Some Studies Suggest Adolescents Won’t Be Affected

Posted by on December 21, 2011

As the debate over the legalization of marijuana intensifies, a medical group in Rhode Island has concluded a study suggesting that legalization may not be as detrimental to the youth as the anti-drug groups would lead you to believe. “Physician/researcher and lead author Esther Choo, MD, MPH, i... Read more

Rhode Island DUI: Why Your Attorney Matters

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on December 20, 2011

If you have ever been pulled over and subject to a Breathalyzer and/or sobriety check from a Rhode Island police officer, you know just how stressful a potential driving under the influence (DUI) charge can be. With the police officer judging every word you say and every move you make, you know th... Read more

WA and RI Governors Want DEA to Reclassify Marijuana

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on December 19, 2011

“Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee have filed a petition with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration asking the agency to reclassify marijuana so doctors can prescribe it and pharmacists can fill the prescription…” “Washington and Rhode Island are two o... Read more

State of Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation: I-95 Pawtucket River Bridge Restrictions

Posted by on December 1, 2011

From the RI Department of Transportation website: “The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has posted the maximum vehicle weight for the Pawtucket River Bridge (Bridge #550) at 18 tons. Also restricted is any single vehicle equipped with more than two axles or any combination vehicle... Read more

Recent Case Result

Posted by on November 30, 2011

"Massachusetts client alleged to have stolen money from her ex-fiance. After a full clerk magistrate hearing, the Court refused to find probable cause and the matter was dismissed."... Read more

Rhode Island State Police Issue 2011 Preliminary Report for Statewide Crime

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on November 30, 2011

The Rhode Island State Police have issued their preliminary state report for overall crime statistics at the state level. At the state level, some of 2011’s most common crimes were: simple assault; burglary (breaking/entering); vandalism/destruction; drug violations; and, larceny. This contin... Read more

28 People Arrested in Connecticut on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

Posted by on November 29, 2011

“NEW HAVEN — Twenty-eight people were arrested this week on federal drug trafficking charges stemming from two investigations into the sale of heroin, cocaine, crack and marijuana throughout the state, local, state and federal authorities said Wednesday. Over the past 48 hours, the members of t... Read more