Legal Question in Elder Law in California

Mail Tampering

Is it lawful for my volunteer helper to hide my personal mail addressed to me. Can the helper open and screen what I can receive without my permission or authority.


Asked on 5/16/08, 3:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Mail Tampering

No. It is a federal crime. You could contact the U.S. Postal Inspector, in care of your local Postmaster. If you want me to write you a letter to test whether or not you receive it, that would be fine, no charge.

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Answered on 5/16/08, 3:55 pm


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