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, I didn't want other people to get into trouble. But instead, I was charged with making false statements to the police. 
I'm sorry you are going through that. Sometimes telling the truth is the best, even if other people might get in trouble.
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. 