### Question
What does confession mean?


### Answer
**Confession** has the following meaning in *18 U.S.C. § 3501*:

> 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**

