Kaylah Walton
Justin Timberlake made recent headlines for reasons beyond his usual music and acting career. The singer was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol following a night of partying at Sag Harbor last June.
After leaving the party in his own vehicle and seemingly running a stop sign, Timberlake was pulled over by the police.
The officers reported that Timberlake failed sobriety tests and smelled of alcohol. He also refused to take a breathalyzer test, claiming to have only consumed a Martini.
Despite offers from bystanders to drive him home and concerns about potential arrest, Timberlake was ultimately taken into custody.
Another woman, who had also been drinking, was allowed to drive Timberlake’s rented car with police permission to take it to his residence, despite her intoxicated state.
Legal Strategy Based on Unequal Treatment
Attorney Edward Burke Jr., representing Timberlake, plans to argue that if the police allowed an intoxicated person to drive off with Timberlake’s car, then their assessment of the situation may not have been sound. This line of reasoning will be presented in a motion to dismiss the case before the judge.
