DUI Blogger

Ventura Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 18-year-old Matthew Kusmuk on suspicion of driving his vehicle under the influence of alcohol and dragging a woman behind a car, the Ventura County Star reports. Kusmuk has been charged with DUI and assault with a deadly weapon – the weapon in this case being his vehicle.

The 38-year-old woman suffered injuries after she was dragged by Kusmuk down the 500 block of Merritt Avenue in Camarillo, officials said. The woman, who walked into St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital, had injuries on her body consistent with someone who had been dragged, the article stated. The woman had reportedly been holding on to Kusmuk’s car during an argument with friends to prevent them from getting away when Kusmuk drove off and dragged her with her vehicle. Kusmuk was arrested later that night based on the woman’s complaint.

Drunk driving cases may be charges as misdemeanors or felonies. A felony is a more serious charge. You could be charged with felony DUI if the incident involves major or even moderate injuries to others. If your DUI accident involves fatalities, then you could be charged with vehicular manslaughter. In some cases DUI defendants, who have had prior DUI convictions, face murder charges in connection with fatal accidents.

If you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs or prescription drugs, please consult an experienced and knowledgeable Southern California drunk driving defense attorney immediately. You stand to lose your driving privilege, your freedom and even your livelihood if you are convicted on DUI charges. Please do not try to handle your DUI charges without the guidance of a skilled criminal defense attorney. The consequences of attempting to do so may be catastrophic.