Va. Code § 18.2-481

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 18.2-481 - Treason defined; how proved and punished

Treason shall consist only in:

(1) Levying war against the Commonwealth;

(2) Adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort;

(3) Establishing, without authority of the legislature, any government within its limits separate from the existing government;

(4) Holding or executing, in such usurped government, any office, or professing allegiance or fidelity to it; or

(5) Resisting the execution of the laws under color of its authority.

Such treason, if proved by the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or by confession in court, shall be punishable as a Class 2 felony.

Va. Code § 18.2-481

Code 1950, § 18.1-418; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

Amended by Acts 1975, § cc. 14, 15.

Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 358.