The Supreme Court is going to review a couple of cases where the police searched the phone of some one they were arresting and found evidence:
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/u-supreme-c...194336271.html
But I doubt very much that they will completely eliminate the ability of cops to look at what is on your phone. In fact, they might not change the law at all.
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"Under court precedent, police are permitted to search at the time of an arrest without a warrant, primarily to ensure the defendant is not armed and to secure evidence that could otherwise be destroyed. In the past, it has applied to such items as wallets, calendars, address books and diaries."
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The problem is that people simply store too much stuff - especially text, e-mails and pictures - on their phones.
How many guys on this board have a bunch of texts from providers scheduling appointments, giving directions, etc. Not to mention pictures of BCD activities. Can you imagine IBH's embarrassment when the police find all those pictures of him blowing trannies?
So, if you have bad shit on your phone, delete it as soon as you see the flashing red lights. But, if you are pretty certain you are going to get arrested, it might be wisest to get out of the car and smash the phone on the ground BEFORE they put the cuffs on you.
If the cop asks why you did that, say "My asshole boss keeps calling me at all hours of the day. I lost my temper."