Re:Makes sense... (Score 1)

It does make sense. I've heard if enough times from people working with the U.S. Marshalls. Possession of burglary tools isn't illegal unless attached to another crime. In the same light, certain issues of 2600, Phrack and other materials when found in the investigation of a computer crime are considered 'burglary' tools and get a charge tacked on. And in some cases, multiple charges, one per issue. It not uncommon to see the police working very thoroughly in cataloging evidence and adding up the charges. It just gives the DA more weight for bargaining. Just like the police adding weapons possesion charges to other crimes, even if the weapon wasn't used to commit the crime.