West Virginia Code § 61-1-1

Treason defined; degree of proof
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Treason against the state shall consist only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its
enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the
testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

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