The Georgia Court of Appeals recently overturned a Mitchell County Superior Court decision that granted a new trial to Frederick L. Shelton, who was convicted of cocaine possession, obstructing an officer, and a sound ordinance violation.

Shelton claimed that his defense attorney provided ineffective assistance and argued that his Fourth Amendment rights were violated during a police encounter. However, upon reviewing body camera footage, the Court of Appeals determined that the stop and pat-down were both brief and constitutional.