A magistrate at Travis County Court conducted a Spanish-language magistrate proceeding in which an accused identified by defense counsel as Low was advised of legal rights, three misdemeanor charges were announced, bail amounts were set and an emergency protective order was issued for the alleged victim, Lucía Martínez.

The magistrate read the advisements in Spanish, including the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent, telling the defendant, “Con respecto a esas causas tiene el derecho a mantenerse en silencio. No se requiere que haga declaración alguna. Si hacen una declaración aquí estarás sabiendas que cualquier cosa que dice puede ser utilizada como evidencia en su contra.” The magistrate also explained consular notification rights for non-U.S. citizens and described bond options.

In the proceeding the magistrate identified three separate misdemeanor charges: driving while intoxicated (a misdemeanor), assault causing family violence (a misdemeanor), and interfering with an emergency telephone call. The court set bail at $3,000 for the intoxication-related driving charge, $7,000 for the domestic-violence assault charge and $4,000 for the charge of interfering with an emergency call. The magistrate said the defendant (referred to in court as Low) was represented by an attorney identified as Lock and that Lock had informed the court the defendant did not request a court-appointed attorney.

The magistrate noted that Mr. Prolott (court staff present in the hearing) held information about personal-recognizance bonds and explained two release methods: a personal bond (released on the defendant's promise to appear) or cash/paid surety bonds, with returned cash on completion of required court appearances. The magistrate said the defendant would be released at the first-floor intake desk if no other holds or petitions were pending.

The court also issued an emergency protective order protecting Lucía Martínez. The magistrate described the order's restrictions in Spanish, saying it prohibits acts of domestic violence, following or harassing Martínez or communicating with her household in a threatening or harassing way, and requires the accused to stay at least 200 yards (about 180 meters) away from the address given as 12100 La Vinia Lane in Austin. The magistrate said the order expires at midnight on March 14 of this year.

The magistrate signed the paperwork at the hearing and indicated copies would be provided to the parties. No formal plea or trial schedule was recorded in the transcript excerpt provided.