wht school u go 2? i have the same question on my history paper. lol
because they could of committed treason or petty treason.
Treason!!
It is what the victims were found guilty of.
A) Execution of Thousands of People Suspected of Treason The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution led to the execution of thousands of people suspected of treason. The French Revolutionary Government (1793-1794) tried to protect the Revolution against domestic enemies. It arrested thousands of suspected enemies of the Revolution for treason, and either imprisoned or executed the suspects. The French Revolutionary Government executed both the king and queen of France. for plato users the answer is (A)
This was a vicious excuse during Marie Antoinette's trial to have the jury (who were already scared to death their heads might role next) vote to have her executed (since evidence of treason for which she was tried was lacking!). This never actually happened.The child in question, Louis Charles, was taken away from Marie Antoinette after Louis XVI was executed and he was put under the custody of a certain monsieur Antoine Simon who abused him and made him drink alcohol. He forced the child to sign a document stating his own mother had sexually abused him.Even the jury was appalled by this during Marie Antoinette's trial because they knew exactly how this "evidence" had been gained. Therefore it was thrust aside and never used as official evidence in the case.
One provision in prosecuting a person or persons for treason is the requirement of at least two witnesses testifying against a defendant. Other crimes do not require this by the prosecution.
Aaron Burr's trial for treason ended in acquittal in 1807. The trial, held in Richmond, Virginia, was presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall, who emphasized that the prosecution needed to prove Burr's intent to commit treason, which they could not do convincingly. The lack of concrete evidence and the high standard for treason led to Burr being found not guilty, allowing him to avoid conviction and imprisonment.
Treason can be proven through evidence that demonstrates an individual's intent to betray their country, typically by waging war against it or providing aid and comfort to its enemies. This evidence may include documented communications, eyewitness testimony, or actions directly supporting hostile entities. Additionally, the prosecution must establish that the accused had a clear allegiance to the nation in question. The legal standards for treason vary by jurisdiction, often requiring a high burden of proof due to the serious nature of the charge.
To make accusations of treason (for example communism) without full evidence
Acquittal treason refers to a situation where an individual is found not guilty of treason charges after a trial. In legal terms, treason is a serious crime involving acts against one's own country, such as aiding enemies or waging war against the state. An acquittal means that the court has determined there is insufficient evidence to convict the accused of these charges. This outcome can reflect the complexities of proving treason, which often requires clear and compelling evidence of intent and actions.
McCarthyism
No. Although capital punishment for treason remained on the statute books until 1998 no person has been tried for the offence since 1946. The death penalty for treason in the UK was abolished under the provisions of the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act.
Darnay is being attacked by Mr. Barsad and Cly, who owe money to Darnay and wouldn't mind seeing him punished for treason.
Darnay is being attacked by Mr. Barsad and Cly, who owe money to Darnay and wouldn't mind seeing him punished for treason.
The use of treason increased after 1485 primarily due to the consolidation of power by the Tudor monarchy, particularly under Henry VII. Following the Wars of the Roses, the Tudor regime sought to secure their rule and eliminate potential rivals, leading to stricter laws against treason. Additionally, the political landscape became more volatile, with various factions and claimants to the throne, prompting the monarchy to enforce treason laws to deter insurrection and maintain stability. This heightened focus on loyalty and order contributed to the increased prosecution of treason during this period.
Signing the Declaration of Independence was viewed as treason in England. By signing one's name on it, it was essentially providing evidence that could be used against them to prove treason.
No, Charles Darnay was wrongly accused of treason in "A Tale of Two Cities." He was acquitted due to lack of evidence and a last-minute testimony that proved his innocence.