2007-08-26 17:29:19 · 14 answers · asked by mattsok79 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Generally, yes.
Illegal - but rarely prosecuted unless it is blatant and happens multiple times.
2007-08-26 17:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's a violation of Federal law, specifically the postal laws, to interfere with or intercept mail directed for another.
2007-08-26 17:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a Federal Offense
2007-08-26 17:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a federal offense, unless it's Homeland Security:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10740935/
2007-08-26 17:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's a Federal offense to open mail that was sent to someone else's address. However, if it's addressed to someone who shares your address--a family member, for example, or a roommate--the rules become fuzzier.
2007-08-26 17:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's a federal offense.
2007-08-26 17:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Glen B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a minor, your parents can open your mail. If you are a adult, it is a federal offense.
2007-08-26 17:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by lilly4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It a federal offence. But, so is crossing the boarder without a visa, or voting twice for president, or even smoking a joint.
2007-08-26 17:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a federal offense.
2007-08-26 17:32:29 · answer #9 · answered by IamwhatIam♥♥♥♥♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I go around the neighborhood opening everyone's mail. There's nothing stopping me!
2007-08-26 17:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by DJ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋