Would it be considered a THREAT if I....?

..sent a letter to my old landlord who stole my money that said something like, "YOU ARE THE BIGGEST A**HOLE EVER" with no mention of physical harm? Would it be ok to express that opinion?

Could I go to jail for that?
Answer:
Absolutely...he has it coming!

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That's fine. An insult is protected speech, provided that you don't venture into libel. "You are the biggest a**hole ever!" would be legal.

Edit in Response to Original Poster's Follow-Up Question:
Libel is a written statement that makes a false claim that could harm the reputation of your old landlord. For example, if you called him a thief, that would be libel.

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No you can't go to jail for that. But, it would have more meaning if you did it to his face.

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I don't think so. I mean if you could go to jail for that then so many people would be in jail for that. Plus that is not a threat it is just an opinion. A threat would be "you're a dead man!".

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Nope that's not a threat. But, don't be seen hanging around his house or anything after that

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remeber FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!!

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send him a used condom. That will get you lawls.

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Slanderous statement you might get sued, for defamation of character its better you just call and express yourself instead of making a statement on paper that would be incriminating against you

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Probably not, except if he wants to make a case out of it, he can. Remember, you can say anything you want, but he also has the right to claim he "feels" threatened. Although eventually, you will likely be cleared, he can make your life miserable.

Either way, what you propose doesn't accomplish anything. If you believe he stole your money and you can prove it, why not take him to a small claims court? It only cost about 50 dollars and your time.