Plain-English Explanation
The Sixth Amendment guarantees rights in criminal prosecutions: a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, notice of charges, the ability to confront witnesses, compulsory process to obtain witnesses, and the assistance of counsel.
Relevant Provision
U.S. Const. amend. VI.
Relevant Decisions
Gideon v. Wainwright
372 U.S. 335 (1963)
Held that states must provide counsel to indigent defendants in all felony cases.