Justin Timberlake’s ploy to get his case dismissed after being pulled over for drunk driving

Just under a month ago, Justin Timberlake made headlines for reasons unrelated to his music, acting career, or personal life. The popular singer and actor was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The incident occurred in June when Timberlake had been celebrating with friends at a hotel in Sag Harbor. After the party, Timberlake decided to drive himself home, following some friends in his car. According to police reports, Timberlake ran a stop sign, prompting officers to pursue and pull him over.

The officers noted that Timberlake not only failed to stop at the sign but also exhibited signs of intoxication. They reported that he smelled of alcohol and failed sobriety tests. Despite these indicators, Timberlake refused to take a breathalyzer test, claiming that his alcohol consumption was limited to just one Martini.

Interestingly, there was another vehicle following Timberlake with a woman and her husband, who offered to drive him home. Despite their offer to help, Timberlake was arrested, and the woman, who had also been drinking, was allowed to drive Timberlake’s rental car home.

This situation has become a key point in Timberlake’s defense. Sources told TMZ that Timberlake’s attorney, Edward Burke Jr., is arguing that if the police allowed a visibly intoxicated woman to drive Timberlake’s car, then their assessment of Timberlake’s own condition might have been flawed. Burke’s argument is that the inconsistent handling of the situation by the police calls into question the validity of their evaluation of Timberlake’s sobriety.

The unusual circumstances surrounding the case, including the decision to let an intoxicated driver take Timberlake’s vehicle, could potentially influence the legal proceedings. Burke aims to use these points in his motion to have the case resolved favorably for Timberlake.

As Timberlake prepares to face the legal consequences, the defense strategy will likely center on challenging the accuracy of the sobriety evaluation and the procedural decisions made by the police during the incident.