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A person is found guilty of treason if it is proved that they committed some act to overthrow, make war against, or seriously injure his nation. The legal definition depends on the country in question, but it generally involves a serious act against one's country.

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The crime of "Treason" is a crime against the United States. As such, it is tried in the federal court system usually beginning at the US District Court level.

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when people have proof that the person has done something they claim he/she did, the person is guilty

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