If any person have any knowledge of treason against the state, and shall not, as soon as may be, give information thereof to the Governor or some conservator of the peace, he shall be guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not exceeding $1,000, or by confinement in the penitentiary not less than one nor more than five years.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment
Article 1. Crimes Against the Government
§61-1-1. Treason Defined; Degree of Proof
§61-1-3. Failure to Give Information of Treason; Penalty
§61-1-4. Attempt to Justify or Uphold Invasion or Insurrection; Penalty
§61-1-5. Unlawful Speeches, Publications and Communications
§61-1-7. Penalty for Unlawful Speeches, Publications and Communications
§61-1-8. Desecration of Flag; Penalty
§61-1-9. Impersonation of Law-Enforcement Officer or Official; Penalty