Legal Definitions - oral confession

Definition: An oral confession is when a criminal suspect admits to their guilt verbally, often including details about the crime.

Examples:

• A suspect being questioned by the police admits to committing the crime verbally.
• A suspect confesses to their lawyer verbally.

These examples illustrate how a suspect can verbally confess to their crime without providing a written statement. Oral confessions can be used as evidence in court, but they must be obtained legally and without coercion or force.