196.010 - Treason. - Nevada Statutes

196.010  Treason.

      1.  Treason against the people of the State consists in:

      (a) Levying war against the people of the State;

      (b) Adhering to its enemies; or

      (c) Giving them aid and comfort.

      2.  Treason is a category B felony and is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 10 years.

      3.  A person must not be convicted for treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or by confession in open court.

      [1911 C&P § 43; RL § 6308; NCL § 9992]—(NRS A 1967, 459; 1973, 1803; 1995, 1170)