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W. Va. Code § 61-1-1

Treason defined; degree of proof

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W. Va. Code § 61-1-1, Treason defined; degree of proof, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2392314
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Treason against the state shall consist only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its 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.