Justin Timberlake struck a plea deal that saw his charge in his DWI case reduced to a noncriminal traffic violation of driving while impaired.
The “I’m Bringing Sexy Back” singer appeared in court in New York on Friday to enter a guilty plea on the lesser charge. In the courtroom, Timberlake said, “I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself,” The Associated Press reports.
Timberlake will reportedly have to pay a $500 fine, perform 25 hours of community service and make a public safety announcement as part of his plea deal.
“Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car,” Timberlake told reporters outside of the courtroom. “There’s so many alternatives.”
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Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, in June. Police said the pop star was pulled over after failing to stop at a stop sign and failing to maintain his lane.
A police report indicated that an officer observed Timberlake with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech and that he had trouble standing. Police added there was a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage” emanating from his breath and that he “performed poorly” on all standardized field sobriety tests.
The 43-year-old is currently in the middle of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. His next concert date is Sept. 28 in New Jersey.
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