Opening Mail

[jadorrex33]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

I know it's illegal to open somebody elses mail. But, if you are a minor, is it still illegal if your parents open your mail without your permission? If it is, what can you do to make them stop? And can you get a P.O Box at the age of 16?

[jk]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

I know it's illegal to open somebody elses mail. But, if you are a minor, is it still illegal if your parents open your mail without your permission? If it is, what can you do to make them stop? And can you get a P.O Box at the age of 16?

no

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[aaron]

If you wish to rent a post office box, try contacting some private mailbox rental companies and see if they'll rent to you despite your age.

[cdwjava]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

I know it's illegal to open somebody elses mail. But, if you are a minor, is it still illegal if your parents open your mail without your permission? If it is, what can you do to make them stop? And can you get a P.O Box at the age of 16?

Your parents can also search you and your room at will, too ... they don't need your permission OR a warrant.

As I tell my children, "The 4th Amendment does not exist here."

And my favorite line from my then 10 year old son when we had a disagreement:

Boy: "This is my room! Get out!"
Me: "No, this is MY room and I let you sleep in it - YOU get out."

He slept on the couch that night.

- Carl

[jadorrex33]

That's greeeeeat...