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These are the exact words from the constitution:
"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
The Congress shall have power to declare the Punishment of treason, but no Attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted." Article 3, Section 3
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoTreason may be proved only by confession in open court, or on the testimony by at least two witnesses to the same overt act. Treason is considered an act of war against the United States. If convicted the person could face the death penalty.
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∙ 16y agoThe government must present testimony of at least two witnesses to the same treasonous act or secure a confession in open court.
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∙ 12y agotwo witnesses must testify to the same story and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom
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∙ 12y ago(in the US) The same requirement as for the conviction of ANY violation of criminal law, proof/evidence of the allegation beyond a resaonable doubt.
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∙ 12y agoThere has to be two witnesses and/or the person admitting to the treason
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∙ 15y agoSee: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treason
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What proof of treason is needed to convict?
Under the U.S. Constitution, proof needed to convict a person of treason is very high. There must be either two eye witnesses to the overt act of treason or a confession by the defendant in open court.
What is the only crime actually defined in the constitution?
The only individual crime for which the Constitution lays out specific criteria is Treason."Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. The Congress shall have power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attained."
How many people have to testify against a person accused of treason?
2
What is the only crime listed in the constitution and what is the punishment?
Treason. The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture except during the life of the person attainted.
What word means the family of a person convicted of treason cannot be punished?
Corruption of Blood
What proof is needed to convict someone of treason?
No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two credible witnesses.
What proof of treason is needed to convict?
Under the U.S. Constitution, proof needed to convict a person of treason is very high. There must be either two eye witnesses to the overt act of treason or a confession by the defendant in open court.
Number of witnesses needed to convict for treason?
To be convicted of treason, prosecutors need at least two eye witnesses. With out any witnesses, a person can not be convicted of treason.
What is only crime define by the constitution?
The only crime defined by the United States Constitution is treason. In order to convict a person of treason, you must have at least two witnesses.
What evidence must be presented in order to convict someone of treason?
There must be testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act in order to convict a person of treason. See Article III, Section 3, Clause 1 of the US Constitution.
What is the minimum proof needed in cases of treason?
It is actually quite difficult to convict a person of treason. The courts need at least two eye witnesses to the act or the defendant has to make a full confession.
Why does the constitution require two witnesses to convict treason?
my guess is so that its never 1 persons word against another, add a third person and there is consistancy of detail
It only takes one Witness to convict a person of treason. True or false?
"Treason" is not quite the word. The answer you are looking for is "False". It takes two Witnesses to observe misconduct in another of the faith before it is taken to be proved.
How many witnesses needed to convict someone of treason?
2
What two things could happen for someone accused of treason to be convicted?
For a person to be convicted of treason in the U.S, they must confess to the crime in open court or there must be testimony of two witnesses to the same treasonous act. Espionage is similar, but much easier to convict.
When did the National Assembly convict Louis XVI for treason?
He was found guilty on 15 January 1793.
Who can only be punished for treason if a person was guilty of treason?
the person found guilty
