Jeremy purposely confessed to a crime he did not commit to cover up for his wife. This type of confession is referred to as an:

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Instrumental-voluntary confessions occur when an individual confesses to a crime they did not commit without being coerced by external forces, often to protect someone else or for some personal gain or reason. In this case, Jeremy's action of confessing to protect his wife is a clear example of an instrumental-voluntary confession.

Jeremy Purposely Confessed to a Crime He Did Not Commit