Someone else confessed.
They admitted it was them.
They even said you weren't involved.

But now you're the one in handcuffs—facing charges, court dates, maybe even prison.

How is that possible?

In Nevada, a confession by someone else does not automatically clear your name. Prosecutors can still charge you alongside the confessor—or even argue that you were part of the crime, even if you never laid a hand on the scene.

Here's how that happens—and how we fight back.

Why a Confession Doesn't Always End the Case

Most people assume that if another person admits to a crime, that ends the matter. The wrongdoer is caught. Case closed.

But in reality, the State doesn't have to pick just one suspect. In fact, they often assume multiple people were involved, especially in serious cases like robbery, assault, or drug trafficking. A confession from someone else simply opens a new front in their investigation—not the end of it.

Prosecutors might argue:

• The confessor is trying to cover for you.

• You helped plan or carry out the crime.

• You helped after the fact by hiding evidence or offering shelter.

• You were present and didn't intervene.

• You had a motive, or your prior history “fits.”

They might also allege criminal liability under Nevada laws related to:

• Conspiracy – agreeing to commit a crime, even if you didn't go through with it.

• Aiding and abetting – assisting in any way, even before or after the main event.

• Accessory after the fact – helping someone escape or avoid arrest.

• Co-defendant liability – getting charged even when someone else pleads guilty.

Real-World Example

Let's say your friend admits to breaking into a store. They tell police, “I did it alone.” They even insist, “He wasn't involved.”

But you're still charged. Why?

Because:

• Surveillance video shows two figures—one could be you.

• The getaway car was yours.

• You texted the confessor hours before the crime.

• Police claim you gave “inconsistent statements.”

• You were arrested years ago for theft, even if that case was dismissed.

Suddenly, the State starts painting a different picture: “You were part of the crew,” or “you knew, and you helped.” The confession, instead of shielding you, becomes something the State twists into suspicion.

How Prosecutors Undermine the Confession

When a confession threatens the State's theory of the case, they'll often try to tear it apart. You might hear claims like:

• “They're just protecting their friend.”

• “They're trying to get a deal.”

• “Their confession came too late to be believable.”

• “It contradicts the physical evidence.”

• “It's incomplete or doesn't explain everything.”

Prosecutors don't want to walk away empty-handed. So unless the confessor completely clears your name and matches every known detail, the State may choose to charge you both—just to see what sticks.

How We Fight These Cases

At Liberators Criminal Defense, we know how to turn the tables.

When someone else takes the blame, we treat that confession as a sword and a shield. We use it as exculpatory evidence—and we press the State to explain why they're ignoring it.

We demand access to all interviews, video recordings, and police notes. We cross-examine investigators about how the case developed and when they decided to pursue you. We highlight the absence of any solid evidence linking you to the crime. We challenge motive, means, and opportunity.

Where appropriate, we'll even subpoena the confessor and put them on the stand—if it strengthens your case and doesn't introduce new risk.

If the case is built on a “maybe,” we argue for dismissal, severance, or outright acquittal.

What If the Confessor Backs Off?

It happens.

Sometimes they recant. Sometimes they get warned not to testify. Other times, they plead guilty and refuse to say another word.

Even then, your defense doesn't die. We build a wall of independent evidence. We interview witnesses. We uncover timelines that don't add up. We expose gaps, contradictions, and leaps of logic in the State's theory.

And if the confession is excluded or discredited, we impeach the entire case—piece by piece.

Bottom Line: One Confession Doesn't Always End the Fight

In Nevada, a confession by someone else doesn't guarantee your freedom. Prosecutors may charge you both—arguing the crime had help, backup, or an accomplice. In their view, it's better to overcharge and see what sticks than to miss a potential conviction.

At Liberators Criminal Defense, we don't let that slide. We fight back against vague theories, speculative charges, and guilt by association. If you're being prosecuted for a crime someone else admitted to, don't wait. Call us today. Let us dismantle the case before it turns into a conviction.