ARTICLE VI.

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 the defence.