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If you threaten to kill someone can you be jailed for it? How powerful are words? How much weight do they carry. Can they cause death?

Posted - April 18, 2019
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  • 6023
    If it's deemed a "credible threat", you can.
    Saying you are going to kill someone, in the heat of an argument, is not usually considered a "credible" threat. 
    But that can change, if you have a visible weapon.

    Yes, words can cause death.
    How many people have heart attacks, when they receive bad news?
    I don't know if there are any specific numbers, but I know it happens.
      April 18, 2019 3:35 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    But if words can cause death Walt that means the person had a bad heart or a weak heart and shock would be an enemy Right? I wonder if those who threaten carry out threats a lot? Who is more dangerous? The person who makes threats or the one who just acts without any warning? I'm gonna ask. Thank you for your reply! :) This post was edited by RosieG at April 19, 2019 4:47 AM MDT
      April 19, 2019 4:45 AM MDT
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