Justin Timberlake's DWI Charge to Be Dropped, Agrees to Much Lesser Offense in Plea Deal
Justin Timberlake has sealed a plea deal in his DWI case, and the agreement does not involve drunk driving or even a criminal offense, but rather a traffic violation.
The singer’s lawyer, Edward Burke Jr., and prosecutors got the judge to agree to a deal in which the DWI charge is officially dropped.
Justin will plead guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired, sources tell TMZ.
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According to the outlet, although the word “impaired” is used, it’s not a drunk driving offense. The penalty ranges from a $300 to $500 fine, with no other punishment. The judge will set the exact amount during a hearing Friday (September 13), when the plea deal is officially presented before the court.
Justin was facing a serious criminal charge of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) following his June arrest in Sag Harbor, New York. He virtually pled not guilty in early August.
He will still have his drivers license suspended in New York because he refused to submit to a Breathalyzer test after he was pulled over by an offer, which triggers automatic license suspension for a year in the state.
The judge previously scolded the “unprepared” prosecution in the case in August.