Justin Timberlake simply sealed a plea deal in his DWI case … hammering out an settlement that doesn’t contain drunk driving or perhaps a prison offense … he is copped to a visitors violation.
The singer’s lawyer, Edward Burke Jr., and prosecutors simply bought the choose within the DWI case to log out on the deal. The DWI cost is formally dropped, and Justin will cop to Driving Whereas Potential Impaired … in accordance with sources with direct information.
Though the phrase “impaired” is used, it’s NOT a drunk driving offense. As for the penalty, we’re informed Justin pays a $300 to $500 effective, and that is it. The choose will set the precise quantity of the effective throughout a listening to Friday, when the plea deal is formally earlier than the court docket.
It is a main win for Justin, who was dealing with a severe prison cost of Driving Whereas Intoxicated following his June arrest in Sag Harbor.
Justin will nonetheless have his driver’s license suspended in New York … normal working process as a result of he refused to undergo a Breathalyzer check after he was pulled over by rookie officer Michael Arkinson. In NY, refusal to take a breathalyzer triggers computerized license suspension for a yr.
The excellent news for Justin, he is getting off with a slap on the wrist.
6/18/24
Hamptons.com
As we reported … Justin was arrested June 18 after cops say he blew by way of a cease signal and failed to remain on the precise facet of the street. He was charged with DWI however twice pled not responsible, and his lawyer maintained Justin was NOT intoxicated when cops arrested him.
Police stated Justin failed subject sobriety checks. JT claimed he solely drank one martini. Regardless of bodycam footage of the visitors cease, prosecutors apparently determined both the lesser cost was truthful or a trial can be dicey.
Justin ended up cracking jokes concerning the incident on his tour.
With the case behind him, Justin appears prepared to maneuver ahead … however he is gonna want a driver, a minimum of in New York.
