They are not the same. Treason is where a citizen betrays their own country to enemy agencies by leaking national secrets or other acts of betrayal.
Dissent is simply having a disagreement with existing government policies or philosophies.
dissent
The majority opinion uses lower courts' decisions on the same case as evidence
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
usely you are wanted for treason for betraying your country I'm guessing that's the same for him
Treason. She was communicating with the enemy of France, the Emperor of Austria. All right, he was her brother, but all the same it was treason.
The 1547 Treason Act, enacted during the reign of King Edward VI in England, significantly expanded the scope of treason laws. It made a wider range of offenses punishable by death, including acts such as the denial of the royal supremacy or the possession of certain religious texts. The act aimed to strengthen the monarchy's control and suppress dissent, particularly during a time of religious upheaval. Its broad definition of treason contributed to a climate of fear and repression in Tudor England.
Only if you loose the accompanying war that will follow.
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Treason is defined as carrying out war against the United States and giving help to the nation's enemies. Treason is a very serious crime. In order to be convicted of treason, two witnesses must testify to the same story, and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom.
"No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act," says the Constitution. :)
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
Treason is defined as carrying out war against the United States and giving help to the nation's enemies. Treason is a very serious crime. In order to be convicted of treason, two witnesses must testify to the same story, and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom.