Justin Timberlake Pleads Guilty in DWI Case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty today to a reduced charge in his drunk driving case in Sag Harbor, N.Y., specifically to “driving while ability impaired,” which is a violation under New York law.
The initial charge was a misdemeanor count of driving while intoxicated.
He was ordered to pay a $500 fine and perform 25-40 hours of community service at a nonprofit.
In addition, he will need to make a PSA and his license has been suspended.
“I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself,” the Model Behavior star told the judge, as per the Associated Press. “I should’ve had better judgment… I understand the seriousness of this.”
After his court appearance, he made a statement to the press, therefore, fulfilling his PSA requirement.
“Even if you had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car,” he said. “There’s so many alternatives. Call a friend, take an Uber. There’s many travel apps. Take a taxi. This is a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever’s watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have.”
More details will be forthcoming as they become available.
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