This was a common tactic in cases involving treason or sedition. They were prominent Filipino priests charged with treason and sedition. Enraged Sambhaji executed conspirators on charges of treason. Possession was taken as intent of rebellion or treason. He was convicted of eight, including crimes against humanity and high treason. Many police attorneys wanted high treason or crimes against humanity. Arnold was captured and hanged for treason and rebellion. Best was later sentenced to life imprisonment for treason. He was arrested, convicted and executed for high treason. Pompey accused Caesar of insubordination and treason. The penalty for high treason is life imprisonment. Mary was convicted of treason against England. He saw minority demands as tantamount to treason. He was charged with and found guilty of treason. Burning was the punishment specially appropriated to women convicted of treason or witchcraft.