Sag Harbor, New York – Justin Timberlake has reached a plea deal in his DWI case that will result in him avoiding drunk driving charges and instead facing a traffic violation, as reported recently.
At 43 years old, the pop star agreed to the deal on Tuesday, with Timberlake officially being charged with driving while ability impaired, according to sources close to the case.
As part of the agreement, which will be finalized on Friday, Timberlake will have to pay a fine ranging from $300 to $500, with the precise amount to be determined by the judge.
During Timberlake’s arrest in Sag Harbor back in June, he was found in possession of a vape pen, a Rolex watch, and $306 in cash, as detailed in a police report.
The incident occurred when Timberlake was stopped near the American Hotel after running a stop sign. Despite claiming to have only consumed one martini with friends, Timberlake failed various sobriety tests and exhibited signs of intoxication, according to the police report.
Reportedly, he struggled with balance and failed to follow instructions given by law enforcement at the scene.
Following the arrest, Justice Carl Irace suspended Timberlake’s driver’s license, a standard consequence in New York State for refusing to take a breathalyzer or chemical test, resulting in a one-year suspension.
Despite Timberlake’s denial of being drunk at the time of his arrest, his attorney, Edward Burke Jr., has consistently defended him against the allegations.
The pop star’s presence in the town of Sag Harbor during the early hours of June 18 was captured on live cameras monitoring Main Street.
The episode led to a series of social media memes as the officer who pulled him over reportedly did not recognize the famous singer.
Edward Burke Jr.’s office did not immediately respond to media inquiries regarding the latest developments in the case.