Justin Timberlake’s attorney stated on Friday that the pop star was not under the influence during a recent traffic stop in New York’s Hamptons, aiming to have his DUI charge dismissed due to errors in the police documents. Sag Harbor Village Justice Carl Irace directed Timberlake to be re-arraigned on Aug. 2 with corrected paperwork and agreed for him to appear virtually as he is currently touring in Europe. Timberlake was not present at the hearing as his appearance was waived. His attorney, Edward Burke, asserted that Timberlake was not driving drunk and anticipates the charge to be dropped, claiming that the police made significant errors.
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office acknowledged a paperwork issue, deeming it a “ministerial error,” and confirmed that an amended charging document was submitted on July 2. Timberlake’s attorney, Burke, suggested additional problems with the arrest documents but did not provide details. He emphasized Timberlake’s compliance and respect for law enforcement throughout the arrest process. The district attorney’s office declined to respond directly to Burke’s remarks, preferring to address the case in court rather than through the media.
Timberlake, 43, was charged with a misdemeanor on June 18 after allegedly running a stop sign and swerving out of his lane in Sag Harbor. According to court documents, the officer who stopped him around 12:30 a.m. suspected intoxication based on evidence such as bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and poor performance on sobriety tests. Timberlake purportedly mentioned having consumed one martini and was arrested after refusing a breath test at the police station in East Hampton.
The Grammy-winning artist, known for his career as both a member of NSYNC and a successful solo artist, has a history in the entertainment industry that dates back to his time as a Disney Mouseketeer. Timberlake’s lawyer indicated confidence in resolving the matter and addressing the alleged errors in the case. Karen Matthews of the Associated Press in New York contributed to the coverage of this story.
