why do u think the procedural rights granted to Americans are so important to American’s accused of crimes?

Answer 1

Law is only law if it has order. That order must be followed or that law will eventually be broken.

This is true when thinking about how people act in society
and is true when thinking about lawyers and judges and police or anyone sworn to uphold the law or protect the order.
It's quite greek..actually it is greek.

Answer 2

Because they are the only thing preventing rampant unchecked abuse of power.

Without the procedural rights, people could be arrested, held in prison for years, denied access to attorneys, denied the right to plead their case to a jury, denied the opportunity to present evidence in their own defense. And any means including torture could be used to extract a confession, which could then be used against them at a trumped up trial. They might even be presumed guilty until proven innocent.

Can you imagine what that would be like?

You don't have to imageine it. It's what the Bush administration has been doing for the past 3 years, including to several US citizens.

Answer 3

The burden of proof is most important. The red tape causes problems and loop holes, but ensures proper handling and fair treatment of each case....in theory. It IS a cluster f**k but it has great intentions.