Technically yes... unless you have permission.
In the absense of an explicit intention to the contrary, it's reasonable for a person to assume this permission with regards to mail addressed to their spouse. Also, parents can open mail addressed to their minor children in their capacity as legal guardians and proxies of the children. Other people may, in certain circumstances, be considered to have tacit permission.
Generally speaking, you probably KNOW if one of the exceptions applies in any given case; if there's any doubt in your mind, you should either avoid opening it or contact a lawyer first to make sure you're legally in the clear to do so.
I know it is illegal to put anything that is not stamped in a mail box but I also would like to know if it is illegal to open a mailbox for example you are lost and need an address would it be illegal to open a mailbox to see what the address is on an envelope?Yes, it is illegal. It is a federal offeense to open a mailbox or tamper with a mail box unless you are employed by the USPS.
Technically yes. In practice, you can allow someone else to open your mail, and in some cases this permission is assumed in the absense of clear indications to the contrary: in a marriage spouses are typically regarded as having tacit permission to open each other's mail and parents are allowed to open their (minor) children's mail.
Mail should always only be opened by the addressee. This is just plain common sense courtesy. However, things like known utility bills and other things that are jointly held can be opened by either spouse.
It is not illegal to take another employees paycheck to them if it is just being delivered. Legal issues would arise if the check was taken and not delivered or if it was fraudulently used for other purposes.
Yes. It's also just impolite.
No, it is illegal to open mail that is not addressed to you.
No, it is illegal to open mail that is not addressed to you.
No, it is illegal to open mail that is not addressed to you.
It is illegal to open mail that is not addressed to you, even if it is sent to your address.
Yes, it is illegal to open mail that is not addressed to you. It is a violation of federal law under the Mail Theft Statute.
No, it is illegal to open mail that is addressed to someone else, even if it is sent to your address.
Yes, it is illegal to open someone else's mail that is delivered to your address. This is a violation of federal law under the Mail Theft Statute.
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.
No, it is illegal to open mail that is not addressed to you.
I know it is illegal to put anything that is not stamped in a mail box but I also would like to know if it is illegal to open a mailbox for example you are lost and need an address would it be illegal to open a mailbox to see what the address is on an envelope?Yes, it is illegal. It is a federal offeense to open a mailbox or tamper with a mail box unless you are employed by the USPS.
It depends... if its not the your address then don't open it and if it is open it . Also, If I were you I would see who wrote it if it is a company I would contact the company and tell them about it .
In theory, yes, but how likely are they to press charges, under the circumstances?