6th amendment

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 defence.

All people have the right to a public trial and a jury of their peers. They have the right to a speedy trial, they cannot be kept without formal charges. The accused must also be read the charges being brought againist them.

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While a public trial can be embaressing it can also gain support from those that hear about it and can weigh on the outcome of the trial.

6th Amendment


All people, under the 6th amendment, have the right to a speedy trial in a timely manner. This is so innocent people are not kept in jail for an unnecessary length of time. As well as allowing the defendant to defend themselves against the charge.