Brighton Court Criminal Defense Attorney
Brighton is one of Boston's neighborhoods, and is connected to the rest of the city by Allston. Brighton is surrounded by Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, and Brookline. The Charles River separates Brighton from Cambridge and Watertown.
The local neighborhoods of the Allston/Brighton community are Allston Village, Brighton Center, Chestnut Hill, Cleveland Circle, Harvard Business School, Harvard Stadium, Union Square, Oak Square, Packard's Corner, and Soldier's Field. Referred to by some as "Little Cambridge," Brighton is accessible on the B line of the MBTA Green Line.
Facing Criminal Charges in Allston or Brighton?
Ask around. If you or a loved one is in trouble, the criminal defense lawyers at the Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group are the ones to call for a legal defense. Our local attorneys are dedicated to being available to potential clients, and meeting with our neighbors and friends for a free case evaluation at any of our local offices. To learn more, call (800) 461-6900.
Crime in the Brighton/Allston Area
As part of the Boston Police Department, District D-13 covers the Brighton and Allston area. If you've been charged with any type of crime, including
Whether it stems from an arrest or investigation in Allston or Brighton, your case will likely be heard at the Brighton Municipal Court.
Given the vast number of young adults and students living in the area, the biggest crime issues relate to underage drinking and a high rate of drug use. The college areas also have a high rate of theft. When people leave personal items unattended, thefts are prone to happen at libraries, in unlocked dorm rooms, and classrooms. Theft can be committed by fellow students or by people outside the area drawn to Brighton's heavy concentration of youth. Any type of stealing affords the criminal fast access to cash. Other common crimes are assault (A & B crimes) and sex offenses.
Boston College Criminal Defense Attorney
With offices in Boston-Faneuil Hall and Cambridge, our criminal defense law offices are strategically located to defend students, faculty, and staff at the various colleges around the local area. Our clients also need us to look ahead to their long-range interests in obtaining employment, getting into graduate school, or for professional licenses or security clearances.
Our understanding of a student's needs benefits not only our clients at Boston- and Cambridge-area schools, but also students at UMass Lowell, UMass Amherst, Brandeis University and Bentley University in Waltham, along with Framingham State College in Framingham. We also know how to help students meet the challenges of academic disciplinary proceedings that can follow any type of criminal arrest.
To learn more about our firm, call (800) 461-6900 for our Boston office or (617) 491-3700 to speak with a criminal defense lawyer at our office on Mass Ave. in Cambridge.
Clear Your Massachusetts Criminal Record
Are you a college student who is worried about future job prospects because a mistake in your past led to a criminal record? Do not let a mistake that happened while you were in high school, or attending Boston University or Boston College follow you around for the rest of your life. If you are a college student with a criminal record or the parent of a college student, we can help. At the Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group, our criminal lawyers clear criminal records across the state. Call us to learn more (800) 461-6900.
