Along with the possibility of being charged with a Federal Crime, stealing mail is a state crime under California PC 530.5e mail theft.
Most items in your mailbox contain valuable information about you, including: name, address, numbers, financial documents, cards, checks, and more. If the mail of one person falls into the hands of another, this information could be used in a variety of fraud-related offenses.
Penal Code 530.5e mail theft is associated with the crime of identity theft in California Penal Code 530.5e mail theft, since it’s believed that stealing mail is an attempt to obtain someone else’s personal identification. They are often charged together.
Mail theft under California Penal Code Section 530.5e is a misdemeanor offense that is punishable by:
In addition, this offense could be charged by Federal prosecutors. If convicted in Federal Court, the penalties would be significantly more extensive.
In order to prove a defendant is guilty under California Penal Code Section 530.5e mail theft, the prosecution must prove the following elements:
As this offense deals with the United States Postal Service and interstate commerce, the defendant could be prosecuted for California Penal Code 530.5e mail theft in Federal Court.
Sometimes you may find mail or receive mail that you thought was yours but it belonged to someone else, and you inadvertently took it into your possession. In this instance, you may have a sound accidental defense.
If you took the mail, or found the mail with the intent on delivering it to the rightful owner, or returning it to the postal service, there is no criminal liability. The case lacks the element of intent with malice.
If you or a loved one is facing Penal Code 530.5e PC “Mail Theft”, “Identity Theft”, or any other fraud related charges, we invite you to contact us immediately for a free case review. Schedule an appointment to meet with us in person, or feel free to submit an evaluation online and we will get in contact with you ASAP.
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