Justin Timberlake has always captured the public’s attention ever since his days with the uber-popular boy band N*Sync, but his most recent publicity hasn’t been too flattering. Recent reports suggest the singer was arrested in a driving while intoxicated incident. Since being arrested, Timberlake has told reporters that he is hoping to put the experience behind him by learning from it and moving on.
The arrest occurred back on June 18th in the early hours when Timberlake was spotted ignoring a stop sign in Long Island. Timberlake confirmed that he had been partying at The American Hotel just prior to getting pulled over.
The officer initiated a field sobriety test at the traffic stop, which Timberlake failed. He was arrested and charged with a DWI.
Timberlake expressed his extreme concern about his arrest to both the officer during the traffic stop and later to his fans. Right now, the star is playing shows in Poland as a part of the Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Initially, at the traffic stop, he plead with the officer not to “ruin the tour” by taking him to jail, but thankfully, the criminal justice system is offering Timberlake plenty of leeway.
Justin won’t have to be in person for his court appearances, so he can be free to perform his shows. Despite this leniency, Timberlake has expressed remorse over the incident and says he is prepared to face whatever consequences for his wrongful actions.
DWI Charges in New York: What to Expect
Drinking while impaired in New York is defined as getting behind the wheel after voluntarily consuming alcohol to the extent that the person isn’t able to operate a vehicle reasonably. A first-time DWI offense is considered a misdemeanor, but that doesn’t mean the penalties aren’t substantial. Here’s what to expect if you get convicted:
- Fines ranging from $500-$1,000
- Up to one year in jail
- 2-3 Years of probation
- License revocation for at least 6 months
- Ignition Interlock Device in any motor vehicle you own or operate during probation
Courts will be much more lenient when a DWI is your first criminal charge, but if you’ve already been charged with DWIs in the past, then your penalties will be much more serious. A second-time DWI that happens within ten years of the first one can be charged as a felony. You’ll have your license revoked for a minimum of one year and could also go to jail for up to a year.
Your charges will also be more serious if your blood alcohol concentration was extremely high, you injured someone, or you were being extremely reckless. In these cases, you can be charged with an aggravated DWI. Typically, an aggravated DWI is going to result in up to one year in jail and a license revocation that could last up to a year.
Here at Bukh Law Firm, schedule a consultation with our team of DWI legal experts now to talk more about your arrest, legal options, and rights.
