A criminal statute that is obscure may be struck down by the court as void for vagueness.

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The nature of criminality is not always as clear as might be imagined, but because criminal law involves serious offenses that can result in the loss of a person's freedom (or life), all criminal statutes must be drawn as precisely and as clearly as possible. A "void for vagueness" ruling may mean that a contract that involves the conduct that is allegedly outlawed by a vague statute might be void as well.

A Criminal Statute That Is Obscure May Be Struck Down