Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Confession motive?

If one of a two person crime team comes forth to confess prior to the crime being discovered, would a ''leiniency advantage'' generally be extended to that individual.


Asked on 2/23/09, 4:09 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Confession motive?

Possibly, but do not ever confess, contact, or speak one word to the police except through your own attorney.

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Answered on 2/23/09, 4:40 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: Confession motive?

The person making the confession might score some points with the police and the prosecution, so to speak. However, such a person should be better off by discussing this with a lawyer first.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

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Answered on 2/23/09, 5:08 pm
Rustam Barbee Rustam A. Barbee, Attorney at Law

Re: Confession motive?

Not so. Every case is different. Best plan is to have an attorney contact the law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney's office with a "proffer" of the information in exchange for possible consessions. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.

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Answered on 2/23/09, 5:28 pm
Rustam Barbee Rustam A. Barbee, Attorney at Law

Re: Confession motive?

Not so. Every case is different. Best plan is to have an attorney contact the law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney's office with a "proffer" of the information in exchange for possible consessions. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.

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Answered on 2/23/09, 5:28 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

Re: Confession motive?

You should hire an attorney to approach the authorities. You could easily find yourself on the losing end of things. There is no possible way for you to do this on your own properly. You need an attorney to assist you with this. An attorney can help you get a good deal and protect you at the same time. I would highly suggest you get a criminal defense attorney to help you. Good Luck

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Answered on 2/23/09, 8:40 pm


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