"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 in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."
To me I think that overall the amendment means that only people commit crimes get punished for crimes, and that innocent people don't get punished. It is to make sure that the wealthy will actually be punished if they commit crimes, rather than buying their way out of prison. The accused shall have the right to a speedy trial which means speedy sets no specific date.
This picture relates to the sixth amendment because the accused has the right to a quick trial. This does not mean that their trial must be over in one week. This means that the state can not make them sit in jail for 6 years while they wait to have a trial, because that would be unfair to anyone who was innocent.
The accused also has the right to an lawyer. If you can not afford an attorney or lawyer, one will be given to you by the court. The Miranda case has made this right famous. Whenever someone is arrested they are read their Miranda rights. "These rights include the right to be silent, and the right to an attorney."
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