`` 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 where in the crime shall have been committed , which district shall have been previously ascertained by law ... '' 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 defense .