When you read a federal statute, you’re not engaging in literary analysis. You’re observing a power contest that determines who gets prosecuted, who wins lawsuits, and who faces government enforcement. Every interpretation has real consequences for real people.

This guide explains how the three key players—prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges—actually read statutory text. Understanding their methods reveals how “plain meaning” often becomes a cover story for strategic choices about who bears the cost of legal ambiguity.
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