576.070. Treason. - Missouri Statutes

Treason.

576.070. 1. A person owing allegiance to the state commitstreason if he purposely levies war against the state, or adheresto its enemies by giving them aid and comfort.

2. No person shall be convicted of treason unless one ormore overt acts are alleged in the indictment or information.

3. In a trial on a charge of treason, no evidence shall begiven of any overt act that is not specifically alleged in theindictment or information.

4. No person shall be convicted of treason except upon thedirect evidence of two or more witnesses to the same overt act,or upon his confession under oath in open court.

5. Treason is a class A felony.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60)

Effective 1-1-79