Re: US mail tampering

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On 11/22/05, Sean wrote:
> On 11/03/05, Jason wrote:
>
> Sure is illegal, she can be reading personal information or
> stealing money sent to you
>
> First file a complaint with the Postal Inspector, explain to
> him the situation, they will investigate more and than go
> from there and than if you want seek the advice of an
> Attorney, but the Postal Inspector will probably cover the
> rest and advice you on what to do, if they catch her opening
> your mail, she is in big trouble
>
> Good luck
>
> Sean

Out of curiosity, does American law also prohibit the opening of
mail by a resident of the same address as the addressee? For
example, let's say someone's child of 19 years of age is sent a
letter (from Canada, by ordinary letterpost) while living at
home, and their parents intercept, open, and then dispose of it.
Is that illegal?