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No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two credible witnesses.

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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 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.


What proof is needed to convict?

"Proof beyond a reasonable doubt."


What burden of proof is needed to convict for threats to do bodily harm?

The same burden of proof as is needed for any criminal trial. The allegation must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt... not ALL doubt... just 'reasonable' doubt.


Is just saying someone robbed you enough to convict them?

they should have proof, or be able to identify an object that was accused of being stolen


What was in the papers the king gives Scroop Grey and cambridge?

The proof of their treason.


Who decides what punishment you can get for treason?

Congress determines the punishment for those that have committed treason. All that is needed for proof of treason is two witnesses that saw the accused commit that which they are being tried for. There may be more information in the constitution on this matter under Article 3 Section 3.


Who can convict president of charges?

The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.


Use Reasonable doubt in a sentence?

This is a standard of proof needed in a court of law. You must prove beyond reasonable doubt that someone is guilty for them to be convicted. Here are a couple of sentences.Reasonable doubt is the highest standard of proof in a court.Have you proved beyond reasonable doubt that my client is guilty?


Proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal cases to convict is required by?

The question is worded backwards - proof byond a reasonable doubt IS the standard by which convictions are determined.


What level of proof is needed to find someone civilly liable?

The level of proof of guilt in civil cases is measured solely by "the weight of the evidence." This is different from the level needed in criminal cases which requires proof "beyond a REASONABLE doubt. (Not ALL doubt just 'reasonable' doubt). The two standards ARE different.


Can you addition over the phone to be come a singer?

No. Someone else could be singing for you. Visual proof is needed that the voice matches the singer.