Can charges be pressed against me?

I'm going through a rough time with my girlfriend right now. I broke up with her for the past hour but this is my last time with her. She said next time we break up, she's going to kill herself. If she really does, then will I be pressed for any charges? Will the cops be on my back and get into my social life for having her die after me and her break up? Will anything happen to me if we break up and she kills herself? Thanks

P.S. It was never intentional for things to end up like this. I don't want her to kill herself but I can't have things keep going like this
mofoandtheho
Asked Apr 15, 2011
It seems like you're getting hit with a lot at the same time. I'm sorry all this is happening and I hope things get easier soon. :-)
As long as you aren't involved in the act in any way, they can't charge you with anything . It would be wise to contact someone in her family and let them know she's making those threats though just in case she might be one of the few who actually follow through with it.
Rob
Answered Apr 15, 2011
But I could be the reason to why she killed herself. She said that once we break up for good, then she'll kill herself.
If a politician kills himself because he lost the election, would they charge his opponent with a crime?

If you have any specific advance knowledge like a method, a time and place she would do it, you should report it and I think you should give someone in her family a heads up now about her threat but you can only be charged for what YOU do, not what someone else does. If you aren't a participant in any way you can't be charged.
Rob Apr 16, 2011
So I can't be charged for being the reason as to why she kills herself?
I don't know any other way to say it. People aren't charged for being "the reason" an act was commited, they're charged for participating in it.
Rob Apr 16, 2011
Would anything happen to me if I don't try and stop her? Thanks, I think thats all I have to ask.
No.
1) Calm down.
2) She's unstable. Stay away from her. Period. Make no contact. This is beyond what someone your age can effectively handle. She needs adult help.
3) You must warn an adult who has a duty to respond and who is more capable of dealing with this than you are. Tell a teacher. Tell a guidance counselor. Tell a principal. Tell a social worker. Tell some responsible adult.
4) After you tell an adult, stay out of it. There is nothing more that is safe for you to do.
5) Know that you cannot be charged with anything if you are not physically present and involved in actually doing the physical act that ends her life. It doesn't matter what her reasons are.
skyDancer
Answered Apr 29, 2011
I just want to know that if she does kill herself after we break up, would I be involved in the case? Would I be involved in anything since I was/am her boyfriend?
It is conceivable that you could be questioned so authorities could fully ascertain her state of mind and the events that led up to the incident. If you aren't involved in the actual physical act, you wouldn't be a suspect.
ummm if she kill's her self I strongly disagree that you will take any blame because it would be suicide not murder and charges can only be pressed on you if you were to blame for the loss of her life or if you single handedly killed her, but I woulden't count on it she will most likely change her mind about this and will not kill her self.
markzuckerberg
Answered Apr 29, 2011

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