Rosa Baltierra, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court held that because the trial court was aware that appellant did not understand English, it was required to provide an interpreter for the entire trial, including witness testimony, and the failure to do so violated the Sixth Amendment and Texas Constitution confrontation guarantees. The conviction was reversed and the case remanded. Justice Davis dissented, arguing that Garcia requires a timely request for an interpreter and that the appointment of a Spanish‑speaking attorney satisfied the defendant's rights.