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What crimes if committed oustide the US can people be charged with the crime in the US?
TREASON against the United States is a crime which can be committed outside the country for which you can be charged in the US. For other crimes committed on foreign soil, you can be charged in the US as a FUGITIVE and held pending extradition from those countries with whom we have extradition treaties.
Which television network was first to broadcast a high definition signal in 1997?
inaugural hdtv broadcast in the united states
Why did john brown raid happen in 1859?
It convinced the South that the Abolitionists favoured violent revolution, and they began to prepare for armed resistance.//// One other aspect of the Raid and particularly its' aftermath I find interesting is this; John Brown was tried,convicted,and executed for TREASON against the STATE of VIRGINIA. Treason against a State, not against the United States(Federal Government). I think that is interesting from a legal(Constitutional)perspective. What say you?!
Which was not a reason why the Cherokees were moved west?
A Double Negative?As an open ended answer, the following are NOT reasons used by the United States Government for moving the Indians from their lands by force:The United States is a fair and equatable nation that can be trusted.The United States believes in honoring the treaties signed with native Americans for possession of the lands.The United States Government believes it is treason to violate article 6 of the US Constitution.The United States honored and respected the Indian.The United States believed that Indians have the same rights as any other man, under law.The United States believed that the Indians were in possession of worthless land.The United States believed that the Indian would prosper on some of the most worthless land on the continent.The United States believed that the Indian would assimilate to European ideals of surfdom, slavery and second class citizens.The United States believed that the Indian would live comfortable lives as rich men from all the money they paid for the land they took.
What is an enemy combatant?
What is an enemy combatant?a person who has information on the enemy that he or she will reveal for combat paya person captured by the enemy who refuses to submit to interrogationa person thought to be plotting against the United States with the enemya person captured while engaging in active warfare against the United States
What is considered an act of treason against the United States?
giving aid to the enemies of the United States
Why did General lee do to lose his citizenship?
General Lee lost his citizenship by rebelling against the United States of America. Going to war against the United States of America is treason. General Lee committed treason. He lost his citizenship in the United States. He did not get it back when he surrendered. President Johnson pardoned the Confederate enlisted men but not the officers.
What are 2 examples of treason against the US that can be tried in a federal court?
the Constitution says , treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
How does the constitution define treason what must happen before a person is convisted a treason?
"Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort." (I didn't plagorize, I used quotes)
Is there a law against treason?
Article III, Section 3 of the United States Constitution:Section 3. 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.See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treason
What constitutes a charge of treason in the US?
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
What is considered act of treason against the US?
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.
What is the only crime defined by the consitution?
Treason. Section 3 of Article 3 of the United States Constitution reads: "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."
Is it possible for treason to be pardoned?
Yes, it is possible for treason to be pardoned by the President of the United States.
Can you be pardoned for treason?
No, a person convicted of treason cannot be pardoned by the President of the United States.
What are two examples of treason against the United states that can be tried in a federal court?
Pooping in the Presidents mouth and yelling i have a gun in a school.
What is act of treason?
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.
