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Trials and Tribulations of Homeless Folks in San Francisco Courts

April 8, 2013
Features   Uncategorized
After spending 30 days in jail, a 52-year-old homeless man was sentenced to three years probation for illegal lodging, or sleeping outdoors. “A tired homeless man faced up to three years in prison for dozing off on a milk crate,” said Elisa Della-Piana. “Prison! For sleeping while sitting up…”



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