Sierra v. State

OPINION

in which KELLER, P.J., and PRICE, KEASLER, HERVEY, HOLCOMB, and COCHRAN, JJ., joined.

Appellant Hugo Alejandro Sierra appeals from his conviction for capital murder. Appellant was arrested on suspicion of his involvement in an aggravated robbery and murder at a clothing store. He was taken to the police station for questioning, and after receiving Miranda warnings, 1 Appellant gave a written confession of his involvement in the crime. Although the police knew that Appellant was a Mexican national, the Mexican consulate was never contacted, and Appellant was not informed of his right…