banned phones at the dinner table entirely

I would everyone is doing this. Sitting down to eat together once a day and talk isn’t something only billionaires can afford.

You sound like someone who has never experienced court outside of tv or movies.

The courts process is entirely pragmatic. The entire point is to remove all emotions. The judge is not going to presume malice.

The person most at risk here is their council. It they were aware of this stunt they could cause themselves serious damage.

Go onto a court room and hold up your phone, pointing at the jury. Report back on how that goes for you.

These guys went full techbro.

Never go full techbro.