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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-51-201. Treason - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-5-criminal-offenses/ar-code-sect-5-51-201/
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