[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by corporatejay

Well most people likely have confidential information on their phone if it's a work device. Lawyers in particular will have privileged emails that I'm sure their clients wouldn't want in the hands of the police.

The argument of "if you don't like the punishment, then don't break the law" is so ridiculous it makes my head want to explode. Based on this logic you can impose completely disproportionate punishments and just tell people to suck it up. (This doesn't apply to people who, like Ken, have said they feel that it is an invasion, but it's worth it for the public safety).

I have a work phone, it is full of sensitive information. That is why I keep is in my pocket or centre console while driving. I have no concerns about the police taking my phone as it's not "out and about" while driving. I don't think taking someone's phone from them for 24 hrs because they were using it while hurtling down the road is "disproportionate". The good that is gained far out weights the "bad".