Under 18 U.S. Code § 2381, the federal punishment for treason includes the death penalty or a minimum of five years in prison with a fine of at least $10,000. Additionally, any convicted individual is permanently disqualified from holding any United States office.Understanding the Offense Definition: Treason is defined under Article III, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution as levying war against the United States or adhering to its enemies by giving them aid and comfort.Conviction Requirements: To secure a conviction, the prosecution must either obtain a confession in open court or present the testimony of at least two witnesses to the exact same overt act of treason. No Corruption of Blood: The Constitution strictly limits the punishment to the offender. It prohibits "corruption of blood" or the forfeiture of the traitor's estate beyond their own lifetime, meaning their descendants' inheritance rights cannot be penalized.Related Offense: Misprision of Treason If you have knowledge of someone committing treason but fail to report it to the authorities, you can be charged with misprision of treason. The penalty for this offense is a fine, imprisonment for up to seven years, or both.