Singer Justin Timberlake arrives to appear in court in Sag Harbor, New York, U.S., September 13, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Reuters Justin Timberlake’s mug shot following his arrest for allegedly driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York EPA Justin Timberlake’s car is seen driving in Sag Harbor shortly before his DWI arrest on June 18 Mega
Justin ‘s original DWI charge has been officially dropped and lowered to Driving While Ability Impaired, sources told TMZ .
He is now expected to take the plea deal – and will most likely have to pay a fine of $300 to $500.
The exact amount will be determined during the court hearing today.
In New York, refusal to take a breathalyzer equates to an automatic license suspension for a year.
THE STAR’S ARREST
Shortly after leaving The American Hotel following a night out with friends, the singer was pulled over while travelling southbound on Madison Street, a public highway in the Hamptons village.
Cops, often stationed nearby, noticed Justin swerving on the road and blowing through a stop sign.
Police smelled alcohol on his breath and noted that he was unsteady on his feet and also had slowed speech and glassy eyes.
Justin was quoted telling officers that he had only “one martini” and “followed his friends home.”
However, one witness told The New York Post that Justin was “wasted” when he left the establishment.
Other sources claimed some of Justin’s friends arrived on the scene and tried to convince the cops to let him go.
They were unsuccessful, however, as Justin was handcuffed and arrested.
Timberlake's Criminal Attorney to the Stars
Justin Timberlake hired Sag Harbor legal eagle Ed Burke Jr for his DWI case
Justin’s attorney has represented a gamut of notable names out east.
In 2015, the attorney represented a pre #MeToo era Matt Lauer in his fight with his Water Mill neighbors to plant trees along his property in an effort to combat noise from adjoining properties that were spooking his horses.
In 2017, Ed represented Harvey Weinstein in a fender bender incident in a parking lot in the Hamptons, where the disgraced movie mogul allegedly tried to drive away.
In 2001, he represented Lizzie Grubman, a nightlife publicist whose car careened into a crowd of 16 people in front of a Hamptons club, before fleeing the scene
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