State shall consist only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. McKelvie's Megaphone History and Law - Página 51por Otis Albert McKelvie - 1920 - 80 páginasVisualização integral - Acerca deste livro
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