District Attorney Micheal Murray reported that on Thursday, May 19, 2022, Miguel Angel Claudio was convicted of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon in the 35th Judicial District Court and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Claudio pled guilty to the court and filed an application for deferred adjudication probation.

Assistant District Attorney Alex Hunn presented evidence to the Court that on December 5, 2020, Claudio stabbed Trevor Ross with a pocket knife. The evidence showed that Claudio was attempting to force his girlfriend to leave a family gathering and was confronted by Ross. After the two were separated, Claudio produced the pocket knife and stabbed Ross by surprise.

Officer Steven de Keratry responded to the scene and disarmed Claudio, who was still holding the knife. Claudio was arrested on scene and Ross was transported to Hendrick Medical Center for treatment. Ross has since recovered from his injuries.

Claudio admitted to a prior conviction in Illinois for Domestic Battery in 2003, as well as two protective order violations. Claudio was also charged with Interfering with an Emergency Call on April 18 of this year.

Aggravated Assault carries a punishment range of 2-20 years imprisonment in Texas. Judge Smith denied Claudio’s request for probation and sentenced the defendant to 12 years confinement in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.