My parents constantly go through mail that is addressed to me, they rip it open examine it and even sometimes respond. I tried talking to them and asking them to stop, they refused. Is there a law against opening someone else's mail?
2007-09-08 06:55:30 · 7 answers · asked by djmixah7 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
are you a minor if yes then they do have the right to go through anything of yours and yes it is legal if your not a minor then no they don't and it is a felony to open your mail.
2007-09-08 07:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by Nick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a federal offence to open others mail. If you are a minor however...you have little recourse. You merely have controlling parents that are annoying but have every right. What kind of mail could you get as a minor that could be in the slightest bit interesting?
Agreed, get a PO box if it is an issue.
2007-09-08 15:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is against the law to open someone elses mail. My mother used to do the same and sometimes still does. You might try getting a PO box.
2007-09-08 14:04:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to take others mail but are you a minor or living in your parents home you might not be able to do anything unless you move our or just have a post office box at the local post office to give you security.
2007-09-08 14:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal. You have put yourself in a position to be exposed to it though. You can either get a PO Box or move. Suing your parents would probably not be a good idea.
2007-09-08 14:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Sue them, after you borrow the money from them for the lawyer.
2007-09-08 14:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
move out
2007-09-08 14:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by RX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋