Charlie Martinez was sentenced to 20 years in prison on February 18, 2026, after pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The sentence was handed down by Judge Russell Wilson. The maximum sentence allowed was 20 years.
The case comes from a January 21, 2023, incident in which Martinez stabbed his ex-wife several times inside her home. She suffered serious injuries and needed extensive medical treatment.
At first, the victim and her children, who were home during the attack, said they did not see or know who committed the crime. Despite that, our office continued to investigate and prepare the case. First Assistant Leslie Carranza ultimately secured a guilty plea and the maximum sentence, holding Martinez accountable for his actions.
We would like to thank the Pearsall Police Department for their hard work and thorough investigation. We also appreciate Sarah Barrera with the Frio County Adult Probation Department for preparing the detailed report that helped the Court decide the sentence.
This sentence shows how seriously we take violent crime. Our office remains committed to protecting victims and keeping our community safe.
