I think you will agree that not many people will choose this path, doing jail time while waiting for a settlement. At least I definitely wouldn't. So then, what

I think you will agree that not many people will choose this path, doing jail time while waiting for a settlement. At least I definitely wouldn't. So then, what is the point of this strong encryption, when the only time it would matter you can and will be forced to skip it? The xkcd $5 wrench will always look stronger, be it wielded by a criminal or by a government. Encryption is only as good as real life allows, so in this situation if you want stronger encryption against the government, you must have a law permitting that. As for protection from the criminals, good luck.