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Sec. 1702. - Obstruction of correspondence
...to pry into the business or secrets of another, or opens, secretes, embezzles, or destroys the same, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere really is no penalty for opening up someone else's e-mail unless you are caught. This, however, is considered an invasion of privacy and it will be up to the damaged party in question to contact the proper authorities about this infraction.
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∙ 11y agoUsually, no federal charges apply. These usually turn into domestic disputes at the worst (fancy way of saying heated argument). If the police do get called, and they actually come over, then you'll just get a firm talk and/or a warning. So nothing really dangerous, but it is still AGAINST THE LAW
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the circumstances. A parent can open a child's mail provided they are under 18. If a neighbors mail was accidentally placed in your mailbox, which happens quite often, and it was opened, then it is not a crime. However, if a person physically opens a mailbox that knowingly is not their's and opens any envelope/package etc... from it, is committing a federal offense.
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∙ 9y agoOpening someone's mail is considered a felony. You can be fined and put in prison for up to five years, depending on value.
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∙ 14y agoTampering with the U.S. mail/property is a felony offense .
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What is penality for opening other peoples mail posted in your mailbox?
There is no penalty in America, you get to keep it.
Can you look into someones mailbox?
Yes, but it is illegal and an invasion of their privacy.
Is it illegal to break someones mailbox?
Yes it is so dont do it!
What is the penalty for placing unstamped material in a residential mailbox?
The cost of the stamp...
Can you open and put mail into someones mailbox?
Yes, as long as it isn't stolen mail. No, it is illegal, even to place a flyer on the flag. The mailbox is US Government property.
Is it illegal to knock someones stick out of there hand well playing hockey?
Yes it is, if you do you will either get a slashing penalty or a holding the stick penalty
Is it illegal to fill your mailbox with concrete?
That is kind of a stupid question considering the fact that it is illegal to change the position of the thing on the side, that it is illegal to block your mailbox from opening, and that it is illegal to fill your mailbox with a substance that is irremovable
What is the law against opening a mailbox?
It is a federal offense and a felony to tamper with someone's mail and mailbox. The mailbox is actually considered the property of the post office, no matter who bought it.
What is the penalty for pulling someones hair?
Pulling someone's hair is a physical battery on a person. It can lead to criminal charges.
What is the penalty for opening someone else?
There really is no penalty for opening up someone else's e-mail unless you are caught. This, however, is considered an invasion of privacy and it will be up to the damaged party in question to contact the proper authorities about this infraction.
Can you hang something from someones mailbox?
The USPS Domestic Mail Manual states that "no part of a mail receptacle may be used to deliver any matter not bearing postage, including items of matter placed upon, supported by, attached to, hung from, or inserted into a mail receptacle." In other words, the mailbox may not be used for anything other than for pieces of mail with postage attached. The USPS Domestic Mail Manual goes on to states that it is a federal offense and there is a significant penalty for violating this law.
What is the greatest penalty of law for letting air out of someones tires?
it depends,if you let not so much air out it could result in a fatal incident which would be a jail penalty and maybe a death penalty but if you let it all out it would just result in who's tire your flattening's anger.
