How to Confess a Crime

According to the law, a confession is defined as a voluntarily admission of wrongdoing. Some individuals feel the need to confess to unload guilty feelings. Confessing to a crime isn't as simple as merely opening your mouth and speaking or signing a document. There are several steps you should take to validate the confession and protect your rights.

Instructions

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  Tell your lawyer. To properly prepare your defense your lawyer may need you to confess your part in the crime. An attorney can arrange a meeting with law enforcement and attend the meeting with you to ensure your rights are protected.

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  Speak with a law enforcement official. Let the officer know that you have information you want to share. Take a lawyer if possible. After being read your Miranda rights which give you the right to remain silent, police must require you to waive your rights if a lawyer is not present.

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  Discuss it with a psychologist. Confessing your guilt to a therapist offers a safe place to talk about the crime since all conversations are confidential. It also lets you discuss your feelings and explain why you committed the crime.

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  Write out what happened in a blog or other online venue. "Daily Confessions" is a website that allows individuals to make confessions anonymously. A confession written online could possibly be traced back to you.

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  Speak with your religious leader. Speak honestly about what you did and express your remorse. Let the leader guide your next action.