Newton v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Following denial of his motion for new trial, Newton appeals his conviction of possession of cocaine. OCGA § 16-13-30.

City of Augusta police officer Burton testified that between 2:45 and 3:00 a.m. on August 24,1994, he was on patrol when he observed Newton standing with a known prostitute and a third individual on a street corner in a known drug area. After positioning himself in front of them and activating his takedown lights and spotlight, Burton observed Newton reach into his right front pants pocket and throw a shiny object to the ground. After another officer arrived,…