Michigan Laws 750.544 – Treason; punishment
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Any person who shall commit the crime of treason against this state shall be punished by imprisonment in a state prison for life.
No person shall be convicted of treason unless upon the testimony of 2 witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 750.544
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.