What is the Punishment for stealing someone's mail?

Answer 1

Theft of US mail is investigated by the US Postal Inspection Service and is a Federal offense for which the maximum penalty can be incarceration in a Federal Penitientiary.

Answer 2

Mail tampering is a crime and is punishable by incarceration, fines, or a term of probation. Mail fraud however is federal crime.

Answer 3

If you accidentally open someone else's mail it is not a crime. It becomes a crime when the mail is taken directly from the Post Office and opened thus preventing it from being delivered.

Answer 4

what is the penalty for a spouse in the state of Texas for opening mail delivered by the united postal service during a devorice?

Answer 5

Stealing other peoples mail is a Federal Crime(a Felony)The Penalty for stealing mail is up to 5 years in jail and a $250,000 fine.

Answer 6

In addition whatever local charge of LARCENY you may be charged with, it is also a Federal offense under the US Postal Regulations.

Answer 7

Punishable by beheading in 43 states.