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Los Angeles Mail Theft

Protect Your Freedom: Get Professional Help for Your Mail Theft Charge

The United States Postal Service is responsible for delivering millions of letters to people every day, including sensitive and important documents such as checks, credit cards, bank statements, and identifying documents. The misplacement or misuse of someone else’s mail or a unit that the USPS uses to deliver mail is considered mail theft, which is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. If you have been charged with mail theft, you need to take immediate action to protect your freedom and future.

Understanding Mail Theft

Mail theft is commonly known as 530.5(e) PC in the legal system, and it covers a wide range of occurrences that involve the misplacement and misuse of someone else’s mail. Taking mail that does not belong to you out of a mailbox purposely, destroying or altering someone else’s mail, and using someone else’s mail for personal gain are some examples of mail theft. The crime of mail theft often involves identity theft, which makes it even more serious.

Consequences of Mail Theft

The penalties for mail theft vary according to the severity of the offense. If convicted of a misdemeanor, you may face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. However, if convicted of a felony, you may be sentenced to as many as five years in prison, and a fine of several thousand dollars. With such serious consequences, it is essential that you immediately seek the professional help of an experienced attorney.

Defenses Against Mail Theft

If you are facing a mail theft charge, you have several defenses to help you avoid conviction. For instance, if you forgot to take the other person’s mail to the post office, you may not be guilty of a crime. Similarly, if you have a former tenant’s mail in your possession but never tried to open it or use it for malicious purposes, you may not be guilty of mail theft. The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you intended to do something wrong with the mail to convict you.

Professional Help Is Essential

When facing a mail theft charge, time is of the essence, and you need the help of an experienced attorney who understands the intricacies of the law. An attorney can evaluate your case and explain pertinent details such as the fees for representation and your chances of prevailing in court. Our attorneys are known for their aggressive representation in helping our clients gain their freedom. We aim for dismissals and acquittals, but where we do not obtain those, we negotiate for a lighter sentence. Whatever your case entails, we anticipate success.

Consult with Us Today

Facing a mail theft charge can be overwhelming and stressful, but you do not have to go through it alone. Contact us today for a consultation with one of our amazing lawyers. Our firm is dedicated to assisting our clients through tough times. Our lines are always open to our clients in need, and we do not close until we have found the solution to our clients’ problems. Do not face the judge on a mail theft charge alone. Allow us to help you protect your freedom and future. Contact us by phone call or short form, and let’s get started on your case.

Table: Penalties for Mail Theft

|Offense|Penalty|
|——–|——–|
|Misdemeanor |Up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000|
|Felony |Up to five years in jail and a fine of several thousand dollars|