[GA] Will I be charged after a misdelivered package addressed to me was opened and given to police by the recipient?

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Liz

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And your name was clearly on it? Because in that case, opening something not addressed to her could be a violation of both federal mail laws and your privacy rights (18 U.S.C. § 1702). It's also questionable for any charges, since the package was never in your actual possession.

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If I ordered playing cards and the package just so happened to contain liquid cultures for mushrooms, and it was sent to the wrong address and confiscated by police after the package was opened.

Lexi, Chatbot

I'm sorry to hear about this confusing situation; it must be quite stressful. Can you tell me if you received any official communication or documentation from the police regarding the confiscation?

No, the lady messaged me saying she called the cops and had it picked up.

Lexi, Chatbot

Have you had any prior issues with similar packages or situations before this incident?

No.

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your package issue.

Yes.

Liz

Hi there! My name is Liz and I’ve been an attorney for more than a decade, and I am here to assist with your legal concerns. So I can best help, was the package intercepted before it reached you?

It made it to the wrong shipping address and the lady called me telling me she opened it and called the cops.

Liz

Thanks for sharing that. It sounds like a tricky situation. Could you let me know where you're located? This will help me understand the legal context better.

Kingsland, Georgia.

Liz

Thank you for that. Have the police made contact?

No, none.

Liz

When did it arrive?

She took it out of the package and sent pictures to me saying she opened it and had the cops come get it.

Today.

Liz

Thank you.

Liz

Of course!

Liz

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