(a) A person commits the crime of treason if he levies war against the State of Alabama or adheres to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort.

Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A felony10 years to lifeup to $60,000
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-6
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 13A-11-2

  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) No person shall be convicted of treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or upon confession in open court.
(c) Treason is a Class A felony.
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