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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.16 — Evidence in treason

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 38: EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL ACTIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.16

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.16Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Evidence shall not be admitted in a prosecution for treason as to an overt act not expressly charged in the indictment; nor shall any person be convicted under an indictment for treason unless one or more overt acts are expressly charged therein.

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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.16 (official source deep link)
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