Gomes v. State

We are presented with one of the law’s greatest promises. The premise of this great promise, is the principle of both the *382United States and Texas law, that government is limited. Within the principle of governmental limits, resides one of the greatest explicit promises any government can covenant with its people. Our law covenants no person may be compelled to witness or give evidence against themselves. No one may be intimidated or threatened to testify against themselves except they may only do so freely and self determinedly. This ultimate query, whether a statement to police is free and…