Rights of the accused at trial
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
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.
Proposal and ratification: The first ten amendments were proposed to the legislatures of the several States by the First Congress on September 25, 1789. was completed on December 15, 1791.
Simplified explanation
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused has the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the State and district of the crime, to be informed of the accusation, to confront witnesses, to compulsory process for witnesses, and to the Assistance of Counsel.