Any person violating any of the provisions of section five of this article, shall, for the first offense, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, or, in the discretion of the court, be confined in jail not exceeding twelve months, or both; and, for the second offense, shall be guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction shall be confined in a state correctional facility 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