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For the US it is: Take up arms against the government or work for a foreign country as a spy against the US.

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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.


What must happen before a person is convicted of treason?

Treason is one of the worse crimes against any state and in old times a conviction could mean death or expulsion. Because it is a particularly bad offense proving it is also very difficult. In fact either two direct witnesses must have observed the treasonous act, or else the defendent must overtly confess the crime in court.


Why was Louis Riel guilty of treason?

Louis Riel was found guilty of treason for leading two Métis resistance movements against the Canadian government in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-1870 and the North-West Rebellion of 1885. His actions were viewed as acts of rebellion against the authority of the Canadian government, leading to his conviction for treason.


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 must happen in court for a person to be convicted to treason?

two witnesses must testify to the same story and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom


What must happen court for a person to be convicted of treason?

two witnesses must testify to the same story and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom


What are two things that can happen when a country is in turmoil?

travel


Is it necessary to have two eyewitness to a crime to get a conviction?

Eyewitnesses to a crime are not necessary to get a conviction.


Which two things are considered treason?

Violation of allegiance toward one's country or sovereign, especially the betrayal of one's country by waging war against it or by consciously and purposely acting to aid its enemies.A betrayal of trust or confidence.Read more: treason


What are the requirements to convict a person of treason?

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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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.