Is it lawful for a locksmith to open a lock without first requesting proof of ownership?
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I don't think so, but I don't think very many really take that extra step.
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If a locksmith opens a lock and is aiding in a crime he can be charged. What kind of lock? Diary. Door. Car. Chastity Belt.
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Sounds like a lawsuit to me!
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Laws vary by state, but generally, yes. Of course, if a locksmith opens a lock without verifying ownership, he could be liable under tort law for an harm that results. As for criminal law, the locksmith would need to have knowledge that the customer was not the owner, or would have to act in reckless disregard, in order to have committed a crime.
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