Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested or accused of a crime, then you need a respected criminal attorney who will aggressively defend your rights and your future. The lawyers of Eiland & Bonnin, PC stand ready to assist our clients with any criminal allegation whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony.
If you or a loved-one has been arrested or charged with a crime in Galveston County, Texas, please call the lawyers at Eiland & Bonnin at (409) 763-3260 for your free consultation. We help all Texans charged with the following offenses:
Driving While Intoxicated
Assault
Assault Family Violence
Unlawful Carrying of Weapons
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substances
Burglary
Robbery
Criminal Trespass
Evading Arrest/Detention
Intoxication Assault
Intoxication Manslaughter
Theft
White Collar Crimes
Federal Criminal Law
Our lawyers represent clients throughout Southeast Texas including Galveston, Chambers and Harris Counties as well as in Galveston, Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, Bacliff, San Leon, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Friendswood, League City, Tiki Island, Jamaica Beach, Kemah, Clear Lake Shores, Bayou Vista, and the Bolivar Peninsula.
Meet our Attorney
Our attorney Patrick Gurski is a former prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer with years dedicated to prosecuting criminal cases. Patrick now uses his knowledge to help those charged with crimes. As a former soldier, Patrick knows how to fight and win on your behalf.
Not all attorneys are created equal. When you are faced with a criminal charge, you need an attorney who knows how to try a case. Having lead or participated in the trial of more than 50 cases, Patrick is an experienced trial lawyer and passionate trial advocate.
DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
Most encounters with the police can be scary enough, but imagine how scary it can be when you are pulled out of your car and ordered to perform field sobriety tests. A DWI charge in Galveston County, requires an experienced DWI lawyer to help you with your case. Our experienced DWI lawyer has prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony DWI cases.
If this is your first arrest for DWI, the police may charge you with a Class B Misdemeanor DWI or with Class A Misdemeanor DWI if your breath or blood results in a blood alcohol content above a .15. If this is your second arrest for DWI and you have previously been convicted of a DWI, you will more than likely be charged with a DWI with a previous conviction. There are also felony-level DWIs which include being charged with DWI 3rd or a DWI with a child passenger under the age of 16.
If you have been arrested for DWI, CALL THE LAW OFFICES OF EILAND & BONNIN TODAY TO SPEAK WITH GALVESTON DWI LAWYER PATRICK GURSKI. There are few charges where you should immediately get a lawyer and DWI is one of them—especially if you refused a breath or blood test. In those cases your driver’s license will be automatically suspended and you have only 30 days from the date of your arrest to contest that suspension. This is a critical time and you need an expert to represent you at your ALR hearing.
Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter
If you are in a serious car wreck and someone winds up dead or hurt, and the police suspect you have been drinking, you can be charged with Intoxication Assault or Intoxication Manslaughter. These serious felonies require an experienced and knowledgeable criminal lawyer to defend. These cases often involve the same complicated issues as DWIs, but also involve accident reconstruction experts and detailed medical evidence. Patrick has tried both types of cases as a prosecutor and defense attorney and stands ready to assist you with your defense.
Drug Crimes
Drugs are ever-present in our neighborhoods, schools and families. Very few Americans are left untouched by the presence of drugs in our community. While some people may look down on these charges, those who have dealt with the scourge of drugs know that anyone can be taken over by addiction. Other times, people have just made a one-time mistake that will forever leave a stain on their record. Don’t let this happen to you or a loved one!
Whether you or a loved one is charged with a drug crime, the lawyers at Eiland & Bonnin are ready to help you with your case. Whether you are charged with simple possession or with drug dealing, our lawyers are here to help. As a former prosecutor, Patrick has prosecuted and tried all types of drug cases from possession to manufacture and delivery of controlled substances. Many times, small-time addicts who sell to other addicts can be charged and labeled as “drug dealers.” This is rarely the case, and our lawyers understand the difficulty that addiction brings.
Possession of Marijuana
While some drugs such as marijuana are becoming increasingly decriminalized around the country, the possession of marijuana, even for personal use, is still a crime in the State of Texas. As a former prosecutor, Galveston drug lawyer Patrick Gurski can you help you if you are charged with misdemeanor or felony possession of marijuana.