Bill of rights
SIXTH AMENDMENT - Explain the Right to Counsel
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The Sixth Amendment (December 15, 1791) provides the rights people have when they have been accused of a crime. These rights insure a fair trial (speedy and public trial), an impartial jury, notice of accusation, confrontation of witnesses, and the right to a lawyer.