How many witnesses are required to an act of treason to be convicted?

Answer 1

According to the United States Constitution two witness are needed to convict someone of treason. In some cases people are convicted of treason by evidence only.

Answer 2

There must be two witnesses to the same overt act of treason to convict a person of treason, unless the person confesses to it in open court. See the US Constitution, Article III, Section 3, Clause 1, which states:

"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."

Answer 3

Two witnesses

United States Code at 18 U.S.C. § 2381 states "whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States." The requirement of testimony of two witnesses was inherited from the British Treason Act 1695.

The testimony of witnesses alone is insufficient to indict someone for treason let alone convict them, otherwise, if enough people banded together who disliked someone sufficiently, people would be convicted and executed for treason left and right. In addition to witness testimony there needs to be documented, compelling evidence as well.

Answer 4

"No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act," says the Constitution. :)

Answer 5

"No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act," says the Constitution.

Answer 6

Two (credible witnesses) unless it be admitted in open court.

Answer 7

2 witnesses only

Answer 8

2