To act frightened at this time is to confess guilt.
"After he had confessed his guilt to me, I knew more strongly than ever that my own theory was right."
Torture was used, and in September 1750, she confessed her guilt.
He is asked to leave the sect, to return the money, and to confess his guilt.
"But I don't see any signs of these people confessing their guilt."
I have heard the man responsible confess his guilt to me!
He confessed guilt to all charges, but was nevertheless released in April 1956.
He confessed his guilt despite the protection of diplomatic immunity.
If she had answered no, then she would have confessed her own guilt.
They don't need to have the client confess his guilt or innocence.