THIS is the core of all problems with law enfarcement today. Unfortunately law enfarcement officers act as "judge and jury" when trying to determine "whats a legal use".
Yes, of course, you're right.
What's the "legal use" of knocking off a gauge at a natural gas substation, then trying to ignite the gas? He had a really big wok and wanted to make a humongous stir fry for his buddies?