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Knowingly opening someone else's mail is a federal offence, and subject to possible prison time as mandated by federal law. The amount of time may be dependent on a number of issues to include, first time offence, the severity of the crime, cause of hardship caused to others, prior record, etc.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoDepending upon the motive - where it was taken from - or if anything of value was stolen or 'intercepted' it can range from a fine of not mare than $500. up to 5 years in prison.
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∙ 12y agoSeveral cases. Tampering with the US mail is a Federal felony, investigated by the US Postal Inspection Service. They have the highest conviction rate of any Federal Law Enforcement agency.
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Can you go to jail for throwing away someones mail without permission?
Yes, federal law interprets that as "intercepting" mail - it is in violation.
If you find a 50 year old piece of mail can you open it legally?
only if it is yours.... but if it is someones elses then theyr gonna put u in a lectric chair
Is using someones email for playing a game online illegal?
If you're using someone elses e-mail adress for playing games online then I would say yes I would say that is illegal, but if you use your own e-mail adress to play games online that that wouldn't be a problem.
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 a crime to sign for someones mail?
Better not be...
Is it illegal to hold someones mail?
Yes Yes
I received mail from a former tenant. Can I copy the envelope before putting it back in the mail?
NO, you really shouldn't touch ANYones mail as that is considered a federal crime and the postal service can put you in jail for tampering with someone elses mail, even though it may go to your home. place it back in the box and notify the postal service that it is there for pickup. Laws are always changing and Federal Laws are to be taken seriously. I really don't think jail time would be worth the need to tamper with anyones mail. there is an online link for reporting issues like that, please view it. http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MLNtRcvd.aspx
What might a mail carrier see in someones yard that would prevent him from delivering their mail?
dog sprinkler no tresspass
Rhyming word pair for prison letters?
gaol mail (or jail mail)
What is the proper way of sending documents to judge to help someones case?
You can mail the document to the Judge, or mail it to the Defendant's attorney.
Can I have someone elses mail forwarded to my home without their permission?
I would say no, I'm pretty sure that you have to have their permission.
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