THE SIXTH AMENDMENT


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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.

Translation:

All trials against criminals will be fairly conducted before the public with representation, if necessary...

Sound familiar? Maybe you've heard some of this before as an officer was reading you your Miranda Rights

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