61-1-1 Treason defined; degree of proof
61-1-2 Punishment
61-1-3 Failure to give information of treason; penalty
61-1-4 Attempt to justify or uphold invasion or insurrection; penalty
61-1-5 Unlawful speeches, publications and communications
61-1-7 Penalty for unlawful speeches, publications and communications
61-1-8 Desecration of flag; penalty
61-1-9 Impersonation of law-enforcement officer or official; penalty
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 61 > Article 1 - Crimes Against the Government

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.