FLORESVILLE, Texas – A man accused of leaving a woman paralyzed two years ago during a domestic abuse incident headed to trial Tuesday in Floresville.
Brian Quintanilla was arrested in April 2014 by deputies from the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office.
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He has been charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and assault causing bodily injury family violence.
KSAT’s Erica Hernandez covered the trial's first day in Floresville. Here is a recap of the day:
UPDATE: Tuesday's testimony ends. Trial will resume Wednesday.
Trial continues tomorrow in Floresville #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
4:40 p.m. UPDATE: Garcia tells defense she still has feelings for Quintanilla during cross examination.
Garcia tells defense during testimony that she still has feelings for Quintanilla and at times did want to drop charges #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
4:30 p.m. UPDATE: Garcia is cross-examined by the defense.
During cross examination defense said Garcia made different statements to them and stated she didn't remember what happened #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
4:10 p.m. UPDATE: Garcia tells jury defendant called her while on bail and she recorded call.
Testimony continues, in Nov 2015 Garcia said defendant called her while on bail and she records the call which jury is hearing #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
3:55 p.m. UPDATE: Garcia passes out again and the courtroom is cleared.
Because of her condition Garcia is prone to passing out. Again courtroom is cleared.#KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
3:15 p.m. UPDATE: Garcia testifies Quintanilla slammed her to the ground and it took her about 30 minutes to convince him to call 911.
Garcia testifies Quintanilla, grabbed her and slammed her into the ground and takes her about 30 mins to convince him to call 911 #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
2:50 p.m. UPDATE: Testimony resumes after Chanel Garcia passes out on witness stand.
Testimony continues, Garcia talks about day the incident takes place. #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
2:20 p.m. UPDATE: Chanel Garcia passes out during testimony and the courtroom is cleared. Garcia began to cry and slumped down in her chair when she began to talk about the incident.
Victim, Chanel Garcia, who is in wheelchair passes out during testimony. Courtroom is cleared. #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
2:10 p.m. UPDATE: Victim takes stand in Quintanilla trial. Quintanilla could get life in prison if convicted.
Victim, Chanel Garcia, to take the stand.
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
1:40 p.m. UPDATE: Testimony continues after break in Quintanilla trial.
After lunch break testimony continues in Quintanilla trial in Floresville #KSATnews
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
12:15 p.m. UPDATE: EMS takes stand and testifies in Brian Quintanilla trial.
11:30 a.m. UPDATE: Opening statements begin after not guilty plea.
After plea of not guilty opening statements begin #KSATnews pic.twitter.com/BtIG5ngBB4
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016
Brian Quintanilla, alleged to have slammed his ex-gf to the ground leaving her paralyzed, stands trial in Floresville today.
— Erica Hernandez (@erica_KSAT) May 24, 2016