Superior Court Judge Joseph Camacho allowed Magno to post $125, or 10 percent of the bail order.
If he posts bail, Magno must not to have any contact with his victim and her child.
Detective Catherine Pangelinan told the court that police were dispatched to the victim’s residence in Susupe, at about 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.
The victim’s five-year-old daughter narrated how her father, Magno, pushed and choked the victim.
Prior to the incident, police said Magno had been drinking Red Horse beer since 12 noon. Five hours later, Magno asked the victim to buy him food.
At the time, the victim was looking at the phonebook. Magno approached, argued with her and took back his money.
Police said Magno then “hit her softly in the back with his knuckles.”
Magno then pushed her head which made the victim fell to the floor, police said.
The victim tried to call police but her phone was disconnected.
Police said Magno then pushed her down on the bed and choked her, but she escaped and asked assistance from neighbors who called the Department of Public Safety.
The victim told police this was not first time that Magno hit her.
She said Magno punched her face but she never reported the incident to the police.
Assistant Attorney General Nicole Driscoll represented the government during Magno’s initial appearance and bail hearing yesterday afternoon.
Assistant Public Defender Benjamin Petersburg was appointed to represent Magno, who was remanded to the custody of the Department of Corrections after the hearing.
Magno is being held on charges of assault and battery, and disturbing the peace.
