history: Lately I feel like I have let my family down. I have gotten myself into trouble.  I feel like I have let my family down. I got into trouble with the law.  Oh that's not good. What did you do?  I lied to the cops about something I was questioned about. Truthfully_comma_ I didn't want other people to get into trouble. But instead_comma_ I was charged with making false statements to the police. 
current: I'm sorry you are going through that. Sometimes telling the truth is the best, even if other people might get in trouble.
next: That is entirely true. I was also worried about retribution from the other people. In the end, telling the truth is better than getting myself into trouble and letting my family down. 