BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A Bexar County woman was sentenced to more than a decade in prison following her intoxication manslaughter arrest two years ago.
Judge Christine Del Prado, who presides over Bexar County’s 227th Criminal District Court, sentenced Giovanna Blangiardo to 12 years in prison Monday. Blangiardo previously took a plea deal.
In addition to intoxication manslaughter, Blangiardo, 38, originally faced the following charges:
- Manslaughter
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Aggravated assault that caused serious bodily injury
According to court records, the manslaughter and two aggravated assault charges were rejected.
Background
Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2024, in the 14700 block of Potranco Road, which is located near State Highway 211 and Arcadia Path in far west Bexar County…