Not charged with a crime....keep it to yourself.
As a criminal defense attorney I enjoy reading an offense report where I can quickly identify different ways to beat the criminal charges against my client. My analysis is sometimes obliterated by learning that my client has told someone how they committed the crime. The client probably believed that since some time has passed they were in the clear. That is not the case since most crimes have a long statute of limitations or in a murder case where there is no time limit when charges may be brought against someone. The most disappointing thing is that my clients did not confess to the police, but to friends and/or family members. Surprisingly, this happens more often than you would think. I am certain that I would have eventually had the case dismissed, but for the statements that are made. I have come to realize how difficult it is for people to keep quiet about a crime they have committed. Please be aware of the pitfalls when you tell anyone about the circumstances surrounding a crime.