§ 5-51-201 - Treason. - Arkansas Statutes

5-51-201. Treason.

(a) Treason against the state shall consist only in:

(1) Levying war against the state; or

(2) Adhering to the state's enemies, giving them aid and comfort.

(b) No person shall be convicted of treason unless on:

(1) The testimony of two (2) witnesses to the same overt act; or

(2) The person's own confession in open court.

(c) Treason is punishable by death or life imprisonment without parole pursuant to 5-4-601 -- 5-4-605, 5-4-607, and 5-4-608.

(d) For all purposes other than disposition under 5-4-101 -- 5-4-104, 5-4-201 -- 5-4-204, 5-4-301 -- 5-4-309, 5-4-311, 5-4-401 -- 5-4-404, 5-4-501 -- 5-4-504, 5-4-601 -- 5-4-605, 5-4-607, and 5-4-608, treason is a Class A felony.