The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution protects the rights of who?

The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution protects the rights of people who are accused and are awaiting trial. It is defined as "the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury ... to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory processes for obtaining witnesses in his favor and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."