My question involves criminal law for the state of: California.
I was cited for vehicle tampering: VC 10852.
My question is whether or not tampering has a specific definition or is arbitrary as far as the law is concerned. I tapped a police vehicle (idiotic I know) as it passed by one night after a party. The police claim to have caught the incident on video. I didn't cause any damage to the vehicle, so I feel like the charge is rather harsh. I'd be happy to hear what advice or insight anyone might have!

