Copeland v. State

Beasley, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted of one count of possession of cocaine, OCGA § 16-13-30, and one count of misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, OCGA § 16-10-24. He appeals, complaining of the denials of his motion to suppress, his motion for a directed verdict on the count of misdemeanor obstruction, and his motion for new trial.

Appellant was observed by Officer Tibbs “walking very close to gether” with a “suspected drug dealer” in an area known for illegal drug use. Officer Tibbs asked appellant and this other person to speak with him; the latter complied…