### Question
How is the "confession" defined?


### Answer
The term **confession** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 3501* as follows -

> any confession of guilt of any criminal offense or any self-incriminating statement made or given orally or in writing

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 223-WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE**

