In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Interpretation
A person accused of a crime has the right to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury of his peers, to be informed of the accusations against him/her, to be confronted with the witnesses against him, to be able to subpoena (summon) witnesses to give testimony in his favor, and to have legal counsel (an attorney) for his defense.
