Every person who shall be convicted of treason against this state by levying war against the state or by adhering to the enemies of this state, giving them aid and comfort, shall be imprisoned during life.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 275, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 341, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 392, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 603, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-43-1.