2007-01-09 08:43:51 · 12 answers · asked by Devynne 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If they were just urging others they probably would be charged with inciting insurrection, not treason.
To be charged with treason, you would have to have taken the steps of formulating a plan to actually carry out such an overthrow and taken additional steps to implement such a plan, such as recruiting and conspiring with others to help you implement the plan, amassing weapons for the purpose of overthrowing the government, etc.
Most cases of treason tried in the US have involved spying against the US and give dangerous and classified information to our enemies.
2007-01-09 08:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. considering that may not the definition of Treason. Treason is basically going against one's own geographical area by technique of assisting an enemy potential. purely advocating the overthrow of a central authority would not meet the standards of treason because of the fact that there is not any outdoors potential in contact.
2016-12-15 19:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, a conviction relies on evidence submitted to a court, a jury and a judge. A charge relies on a violation of the law.
United States Code(Federal Laws),Title 18(Crimes & Criminal Procedures),Part 1(Crimes),Chapter 115(Treason,Sedition & Subversive activities),Section 2385(Advocating overthrow of the Government) states the following:
Whoever knowingly or willfully ADVOCATES(operative word), abets, advises, or teaches the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of over- throwing or destroying the government of the United States or the government of any State, Territory, District or Possession thereof, or the government of any political subdivision therein, by force or violence, or by the assassination of any officer of any such government; or...shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.
If two or more persons conspire to commit any offense named in this section, each shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for
employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.
2007-01-09 09:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overthrow has to do with sedition or revolution. It never needs to get that far, though it often does around the world because the situation becomes irretrieveable. You can indict and prosecute criminals in government, though. Far more effective with lasting results. That's why no one wants to do it. Corruption gets comfortable.
2007-01-09 08:50:52 · answer #4 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, you could be charged with treason, but any sane jury would acquit by Jury Nullification.
2007-01-09 08:52:23 · answer #5 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is in the constitution as part of the definition for treason. It has been rarely invoked.
2007-01-09 08:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes!! Did you see the guy who got time fore threatening the president. You know there are laws out the wazu for the country.
2007-01-09 08:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by robert m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if they'd be convicted, but they can certainly be charged.
2007-01-09 08:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by Sean 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not for saying it should be over thrown. However if they actually plan to do it they can be thrown in jail.
2007-01-09 08:49:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
most definitely
2007-01-09 08:48:49 · answer #10 · answered by TJ815 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋