Wickey Twohands, a 77-year-old man, prepared for a trial concerning his alleged wrongdoing of sleeping outside, a matter complicated by Fresno's recent ordinance making such acts a misdemeanor. As he arrived at the courthouse anticipating an essential legal showdown, he learned of the trial's delay, yet the case holds significant implications. It's not only a personal battle for Twohands, but it also stands as a potential precedent for how cities enforce anti-camping laws following recent court rulings that allow prioritizing public spaces over homelessness issues, raising debates on legal rights for unhoused individuals.
Wickey Twohands, a 77-year-old man, prepared for his trial over sleeping outdoors, marking the first case after Fresno's new camping ordinance went into effect.
Twohands' lawyer argues that the trial aims not only to defend his client but also to challenge the legality of the camping ordinance itself.
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