That depends on the deception and whom it effects. For example if it police are called the person could be charged criminally for disturbing the peace but more likely to have yourself court ordered to a mental hospital. If the "fake" attempt scared others they may have a valid civil claim against the person for causing the mental anguish caused as a result.
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That depends on the deception and whom it effects. For example if it police are called the person could be charged criminally for disturbing the peace but more likely to have yourself court ordered to a mental hospital. If the "fake" attempt scared others they may have a valid civil claim against the person for causing the mental anguish caused as a result.
Yes, they get sentenced to death but the punishment is actually that they will sit in a cell on death row for over 20 years.
They are likely to get a 72 hour psych eval.
Depending on the nature of the 'fake attempt', criminal charges may be possible.
How does a person "fake a suicide attempt?"
Yes. Attempting suicide is illegal. The punishment is death.