Charges of Treason

The right to free speech is carefully protected in the US. However, there are limits to what people may do, say, or plan. For example, making threats against people or the government, or creating or hoarding weapons, can be illegal depending on the circumstances. In these cases, attacks on the state or federal government constitute the crime of treason.

If you have been charged with treason or a similar allegation, the consequences are among the most serious that the nation can issue. Contact Austin criminal defense lawyer Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950 to learn more about what you can do to fight for your freedom.

Defining Treason

It can sometimes be difficult to determine the distinction between exercising one’s free speech and committing treason. With the War on Terror and a raise in domestic terrorism awareness, treason has become more widely debated in recent years. Treason is legally defined as follows:

• Waging war against the United States of America
• Following the enemies of the United States
• Helping the enemies of the United States

As treason is defined in the U.S. Constitution, America has used these similar grounds for treason for centuries. While rare, charges of treason are among the strongest charges the state can issue. However, there are several lower charges that are similar in nature to treason, but do not follow the same stringent guidelines.

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To find out more about the defining lines between free speech and treasonous activities, contact Austin criminal attorney Ian Inglis at 512-472-1950.