Is it a federal crime to open another persons mail?

Answer 1

What kind of mailbox? A residential mailbox? A rural delivery mailbox? A mailbox in a parcel store? An official USPS mailbox? All are offenses, the last one especially. The fact that it turned out to be empty is immaterial. You didn't know it was empty when you broke into it, your intent was to open it and gain access to whatever was inside.

Answer 2

yes, if you try to get into someone else's privacy and check their stuff and it is considered as a crime and also according to law you are not supposed to invade someone's personal matter/affairs

Answer 3

Not only to open somoene else mailbox, or mail, but doing anything to the mailbox, even putting a newspaper, or anything else in the box is against the law. Only a mailman can legally put mail in the mailbox.

Answer 4

• Legally yes, it is an offense if you open someone else's mail even if it is a mistake. However, this law seldom is used. If this mail belongs to a total stranger then close it back up; tape it and on the front of the envelope put 'my apologies; opened my mistake.' There should be no future problems.

Answer 5

There is no specific law against opening someone else's mailbox. It is against the law however, to remove mail from someone else's mailbox or open mail without their permission.

Answer 6

NO, There is a common misconception that it is illegal to open mail addressed to someone else that has been delivered to you.

Answer 7

Yes. It is a violation of US Postal Regulations to "Intercept The Mail Of Another."

Answer 8

Absolutely. The person found guilty of such an act can be fined and/or imprisoned.