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By the early 1990s only two states still listed suicide as a crime, and these have since been amended. As of 2011, suicide is not listed as criminal anywhere in the USA but is still considered a common law crime for purposes of awarding monetary damages by the court in certain cases.
Actually, it is a very obscure issue, and of unknown legality. There are some sources stating it is illegal, however, I have yet to find a meritable source saying so. However, I have found well-known sources stating suicide is not illegal in the US.
Attempted suicide is illegal in all 50 states,,however suicide is completely legal in all 50 states no-one in the history of the USA legal system has been convicted of suicide because you can not arrest, prosecute, charge or imprison a dead person for a crime.
Only failed suicide attempts can be prosecuted under the law.
What else can I help you with?
Is attempted suicide illegal?
attempted suicide is illegal.
Is suicide or attempted suicide against the law in nevada?
No. Suicide is not illegal anywhere in the US.
Is suicide or assigned suicide against the law in Nepal?
Attempted suicide is illegal in Nepal and people who attempt suicide when caught are subject to imprisonment, fines or both.
Is suicide or attempted suicide against the law in Jamaica?
Technically yes, it is illegal. Though it would be highly unlikely for a person to be persecuted for such an act. You are generally seen as mentally ill and in need of treatment.
Is suicide or attempted suicide against the law in Ohio?
No. Ohio has a law that specifically prohibits assisted suicide. As of the early 1990's no state in the USA has a punitive law on the books for either suicide or attempted suicide.
Is attempted suicide illegal?
attempted suicide is illegal.
Is suicide illegal in Missouri?
Yes, suicide or attempted suicide is illegal in all 50 states.
Is suicide illegal in Nevada?
Yes, suicide or attempted suicide is illegal in all 50 states.
Is suicide or attempted suicide against the law in nevada?
No. Suicide is not illegal anywhere in the US.
Is it illegal to commit suicide?
No it is not illegal to commit suicide...because you can not arrest a dead person and put them on trial for a crime.. It is however illegal to fail at committing suicide which is then called attempted suicide,such as if you over dose on aspirin and are taken to the hospital and they save your life,you will then be charge with attempted suicide...
Is suicide against the law in Utah?
Yes, suicide or attempted suicide is illegal in all 50 states.
Is suicide illegal in New Jersey?
Suicide itself is not illegal in New Jersey, as the state does not have a specific law criminalizing suicide. However, aiding, soliciting, or inducing suicide is considered a criminal offense in the state.
Is suicide or assigned suicide against the law in Nepal?
Attempted suicide is illegal in Nepal and people who attempt suicide when caught are subject to imprisonment, fines or both.
Are blowguns legal in massachussettes?
As of January 2011, they are illegal to own.
Is suicide against the law in Massachusetts?
No, there's no MA law against suicide. Attempted suicide might be illegal indirectly, such as jumping in front of a commuter train.
Is attempted suicide a felony in Kansas?
Attempted suicide is not punishable in any state. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide
Is attempted suicide a crime in the US?
No, attempted suicide is not a crime in the United States.
