Code · Wisconsin · Chapter 942 — Crimes against reputation, privacy and civil liberties

942.05 Opening letters.

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942.05 Opening letters. Whoever does either of the following is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor:

(1)Knowing that he or she does not have the consent of either the sender or the addressee, intentionally opens any sealed letter or package addressed to another; or

(2)Knowing that a sealed letter or package has been opened without the consent of either the sender or addressee, intentionally publishes any of the contents thereof.