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.
This amendment gives the defendant the right to a quick trial by jury, that is not biased, and mandates that the defendant must be informed of the reason for the accusations against them. It also ensures that the defendant can have the help of an attorney in his defence as well as the right to bring witnesses on his behalf to the hearing. I would speculate that a majority of Americans would be incapable of defending themselves to the proper degree in a courtroom when complex terms of law and rights are spoken readily. Those who study law have spent a great deal of time learning and interpreting such information, so they can equip those accused in a beneficial way. The promise of an unbiased jury is crucial also. Those who have experienced events that could alter their view of justice, such as a family member who has suffered a similar issue as the person being tried, must be replaced in order that an impartial jury member is selected to best judge the accused.
This clip displays a persons' right to a speedy trial.
This man here shares with us part of the 6th amendment, that a person accused must have the right to obtain counsel on their defence. If the police bring someone into custody and do not present them the opportunity to receive counsel, the person in custody can have the indictment dismissed.
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