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the sixth amendment protects the rights of someone who has been indicted
original wording: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 his defence.
someone accused of a crime has the right to hear there charges and can question witnesses. They also have the right to an attorney which they can pay for or the government will provide one. many people find guilty to a lesser charge so they aren't found guilty to a crime with a longer sentence.
original wording: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 his defence.
someone accused of a crime has the right to hear there charges and can question witnesses. They also have the right to an attorney which they can pay for or the government will provide one. many people find guilty to a lesser charge so they aren't found guilty to a crime with a longer sentence.