Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution -- Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions

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.

• Criminal Prosecutions
  • Coverage
  • Speedy Trial
    • Source and Rationale.
    • Application and Scope.
    • When the Right is Denied.
    • Jury Trial
      • The Attributes and Function of the Jury.
      • When the Jury Trial Guarantee Applies.
      • Absolute Right to Counsel at Trial
        • Historical Practice.
        • Development of Right.
        • Limits on the Right to Retained Counsel.
        • Effective Assistance of Counsel.
        • Self-Representation.
        • Judicial Proceedings Before Trial.
        • Custodial Interrogation.
        • Lineups and Other Identification Situations.
        • Post-Conviction Proceedings.
        • Noncriminal and Investigatory Proceedings.

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