


If a vehicle owner gives permission for the actions taken, then an individual is not committing malicious mischief in the state of California. Note that malicious mischief to vehicle charges should only apply if an individual does not have the vehicle owner’s consent. Malicious mischief to a vehicle charges can also apply if an individual enters a car and tries to adjust the vehicle’s:

These actions are prohibited under California Vehicle Code Section 10853: Malicious Mischief to a Vehicle. Drivers in California may have legal options if someone defaces, damages, or destroys their vehicle.
