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not always. murder is the killing of someone, while treason is a crime against your own country. it is treason if you murder the leader of a country or other official
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Is murder and manslotter the same thing?
no murder is intentional; manslaughter isn't
how did john brown commit treason?
for murder, and for conspiring with slaves to rebel.
What types of capitol punishment are there?
murder piracy treason
Who hears cases involving treason?
The Justice Department tries cases of treason.
How can one be convicted of treason?
In law, treason is the crime that covers some of the more serious acts of disloyalty to one's sovereign or nation. Historically, treason also covered the murder of specific social superiors, such as the murder of a husband by his wife (treason against the king was known as high treason and treason against a lesser superior was petit treason). The government must present testimony of at least two witnesses to the same treasonous act or secure a confession in open court. http://knowinglaw.blogspot.com/
What constitutes a charge of treason in the US?
The 'charge' for treason IS "treason." TREASON - A betrayal, treachery, or breach of allegiance. The Constitution of the United States, Art. III, defines treason against the United States to consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid or comfort. This offense is punishable by death. See: http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/t103.htm
Crimes punishable by death in 1700 s Britain?
murder paedophilia treason
What is the target market for the death penalty?
Those that commit treason, rape and murder.
What crimes are punishable by death in Thailand?
Murder, mass murder, terrorism, sadition, treason, drug dealing (although very unlikely).
What vice president was indicated for murder while in office and treason after he left?
Raymond Burr
What reasons would someone beheaded for?
Someone could be accused of treason, stealing, or murder.
Does assassin and murder mean the same thing?
No. To assassin someone is that somebody pays you to kill somebody. Murder is when you kill something out of pleasure and joy
