People v. Mannon

Opinion

DODDS, J.

These are appeals from judgments of conviction, after court trials, of illegal camping. (Santa Barbara Mun. Code, § 15.16.070.)1 Although each case was tried separately, the appeals were briefed and argued jointly as they present identical issues for decision.

In the case of appellant Edward McCutchen Mannon, the evidence shows that he was cited at 4 a.m. one morning on property owned by the City of Santa Barbara near East Cabrillo Boulevard as he slept in a sleeping bag with a ground cover. Next to him were duffel bags, a rope, blankets and clothing. Appellant Mark Walter…