In an age where smart phones are an extension of our being, and people are willing to pay thousands to protect the contents of their stolen mobiles, a police search of a cell phone could uncover many extremely personal details quite quickly. In Massachusetts, in the case of Brima Wurie, a search of an old school flip phone (known as a "burn phone" in some drug-related instances) led officers to find drugs and weapons in Wurie's home.- Cell phones have become important tools in facilitating coordination and communication among members of criminal enterprises, and can provide valuable incriminating information about dangerous criminals,"-wrote Chief Justice John Roberts, "Privacy comes at a cost."



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