Re: US mail tampering

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Is it illegal to go thru someones mail inside their mail box
to search for residents in the household and if so under what
law or florida statue? thank you

On 1/16/06, Elaina wrote:
> On 11/03/05, Jason wrote:
>> Is it a Federal crime to open mail not addressed to you?
>> i'm worried that attorney/client privilege will be
>> compromised.
>
> ** See US Title 18 section 1702 (abrev. citation 18 USC &
> 1702) It involves obstruction of correspondence and the
> intent behind the obstruction. Basically, if it is
> accidental it appears no fault but if
> opening/intercepting/withholding, etc...for the purpose of
> prying into the business and secrets of another etc...
>
> This should answer your issue especially as it handles
intent.