While there may well be state laws that cover this, the big problem is that it is a violation of Federal Law (US Postal Regulations) to "intercept" mail addressed to others.
Opening other peoples' mail is a crime everywhere in the United States. It is a federal crime.
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There is no penalty in America, you get to keep it.
up to 12 months in prison
Federal laws apply to all states. Nothing overrides a federal law. Example: marijuana is legal in the state of Washington. however, you can still be arrested and prosecuted at the federal level. Anything pertaining to federal such as mail, mail carriers, post office building are all protected under federal laws. You would serve more time and pay a heavier fine for opening someone's mail than for stealing the most expensive items from a jewelry store.
it depends on the type of mail. if it is confidential then it is. if its just a regular letter in the mail, then why not. but its better u do not open it because it is not yours
It is against federal law to open someone else's mail only if that mail is removed from a mailbox or from a post office or post carrier before it is delivered. If mail is delivered to your address that belongs to someone else it is not illegal to open it.
If convicted of opening another person's mail, a person may be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. There may also be a fine of up to $250,000.
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Yes it is illegal to steal other peoples coupon's out of the mail. The mail is delivered to you and addressed to you if anyone other than the person that is suppose to receive the mail gets it without permissions it is stealing.
Technically it could be, the law states "INTERCEPTING" the mail belionging to another.