This is because if a law is too vague, it is considered unconstitutional. As part of due process, it should be clear from reading the law if I'm breaking it.

This is because if a law is too vague, it is considered unconstitutional. As part of due process, it should be clear from reading the law if I'm breaking it. I shouldn't have to guess and face years in prison if I happen to be wrong. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagueness_doctrine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagueness_doctrine