What is the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution?
The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution establishes rights for defendants in criminal cases. It is sometimes known as the right to a speedy trial, and also ensures a public trial, an impartial jury, favorable witnesses, and the right to counsel. The Sixth Amendment is a part of the Bill of Rights and the original Constitution created in 1787 and ratified in 1788. It has taken part in many important cases in the history of the United States, including Miranda v. Arizona and Roe v. Wade.
