In the United States, criminal suspects are given rights to avoid convicting the innocent, but also because

A) all have the right to life, liberty and happiness.
B) the U.S. wished to distinguish itself from the English system of law.
C) all have the right to due process and fair treatment.
D) the U.S. wishes to avoid costly retrials and lengthy appeals.
E) all have the right to free speech and to bear arms.

C