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