2006-09-30 15:28:37 · 18 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think from some of the answers, I should clarify-this was done TO me not BY me. Thanks for the responses.
2006-09-30 15:49:42 · update #1
Sure is. If you did you're going to jail.
2006-09-30 15:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by trafficjams 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the package was given to you by someone for the benefit of the owner you are liable.
For instance if the delivery person gave it to you.
The law does not hold you liable for things that show up at your house. Becareful of packages sent to your house that you are not expecting. Open it outside away from loved ones. Open it from the middle. If the box starts making any noise run really fast away from it.
If biological substances are a concern call an expert.
I am not a lawyer so your on your own.
2006-09-30 15:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well as long the driver missed delivered to your address then you can return it to a driver or a UPS collection point but now if you stole the package yes that is a crime and the USPS is the same except they have there own Police call US Postal Inspectors that keeps the mail safe and secure and if you steal mail or a package well all i have to say is you don't want to see them pull up in your driveway.
2006-09-30 15:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. If a package is mis-directed and delivered to you, it is your responsibility to call UPS and tell them they have made a mistake. If you keep the package and open it, you have committed a criminal act.
If your package went astray and someone else opened it, they can be charged with theft. There may be other charges as well, because UPS requires someone to sign for the package, and if they forged your signature, that is another offence.
2006-09-30 17:19:42 · answer #4 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that tampering with mail is a felony... but i think that's primarily with anything sent USPS. i'm not sure about ups, but my common sense tells me that it's probably not legal in some degree or another. i know it's legal to sign for someone else's package, but it's up to that person to make sure that the intended reciever gets their parcel.
so as far as the legality, i don't know.. but it's definitely a moral and ethical decision.. which apparently the person who opened your UPS package didn't consider.
2006-09-30 15:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by brooke44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK, as United Parcel Service is NOT the Untied States Postal Service
2006-09-30 15:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-30 15:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the event that they settle on that is a controversy of protection, then definite. There are no federal regulations keeping united statesshipped textile. basically the USPS gets such assurances. think of lower back earlier having "grownup" products shipped to a belongings you do no longer own.
2016-12-26 06:08:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would YOU want someone to open a package which was intended for YOU? I doubt it. That's dishonest and it's theft.
2006-09-30 15:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure about illegal but it would be unethical to open something that wasnt adressed to you on purpose.
2006-09-30 15:37:38 · answer #10 · answered by Big-Daddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ahhhhh yeah. That's not only invasion of privacy it's theft. It can be tracked back to your house by the receiver and UPS...
2006-09-30 15:30:47 · answer #11 · answered by Lipstick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋