Art. I, § 18
Treason against the State
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Criminal Justice
Art. I · Declaration of Rights
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Treason against the State consists only in levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid and comfort. A person may not be convicted of treason except on the evidence of two witnesses to the same overt act or by confession in open court.
History: Sec. 18 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 7. Res.Ch. 90, 1974.
Simplified explanation
Treason against the State consists only in levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid and comfort. A person may not be convicted of treason except on two witnesses to the same overt act or confession in open court.