The sixth article of
amendment to
the Constitution of the United States of America was
ratified effective
December 15, 1791.
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 assistance of counsel for his defence.
See also:
Bill of Rights,
Amendment I,
Amendment II,
Amendment III,
Amendment IV,
Amendment V,
Amendment VII,
Amendment VIII,
Amendment IX,
Amendment X,
Amendment XI,
Amendment XII,
Amendment XIII,
Amendment XIV,
Amendment XV,
Amendment XVI,
Amendment XVII,
Amendment XVIII,
Amendment XIX,
Amendment XX,
Amendment XXI,
Amendment XXII,
Amendment XXIII,
Amendment XXIV,
Amendment XXV,
Amendment XXVI,
Amendment XXVII