[henryfjordan]

You're welcome to crack the password and frame it on your wall. Using or intending to use it is the crime.

The state would have to argue your intent to log into their computers and you'd have the chance to respond. The jury would decide whether you meant to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or just geeked out over password cracking.

Practically, I could see things going poorly for the over-enthusiastic cracker, but theoretically they'd be within their rights.