Justin Timberlake’s lawyer speaks out after DWI arrest in New York

[@MarthaMoreno-p9h]

My friend’s husband in his 30’s was killed by a drunk driver, she was in a coma and after many surgeries and a breathing tube she survived… The driver was a repeat dui offender… people don’t take this seriously until someone close to you dies because of this.

[@Cwgrlup]

Desperate for attention.

[@KrisBryant99]

She???

[@MarthaMoreno-p9h]

@@KrisBryant99 she is my friend, her husband was killed in the car crash

[@chart461]

He doesn’t need to drive. It’s better that he gets caught now before he hurts someone. Suspense his license and plenty of community service. Like don’t drink and drive commercials, put a face to it. His retina he does not need to drive anywhere anymore.

[@xthruxglassx]

PURE. LOGIC. The man not only could afford to have booked himself a stretch limo Uber, he could have booked one for every drunk person attempting to drive home. It was UNNECESSARY. If his publicist was worth their hourly rate, they would tell him to do a campaign about this then launch an insurance company that rewards customers who voluntarily install a breathalyser system that won't allow a car to start when a driver cannot pass. That would show taking responsibility and would be a side business. (Because everyone knows Justin is unable to be anything but shady anyway, so better he does something worthwhile if he's gonna be a sh*thead)

[@acornsucks2111]

He hurt no one so a fine is it for the first time. He has enough money to make the courthouse rich.

[@FreddyJong-co6cb]

Its dangerous to drink and drive😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@JL-zn7me]

Imagine how many people , including children he could have killed because of his actions!!!!

[@khalilramos3499]

If doesn’t matter if he is Justin T he violated law

[@joncharlotteschoen]

Allegedly

[@lotusgrl444]

yea but the rich and powerful function under a different set of laws

[@someoneoutthere2159]

It’s too bad he won’t suffer any consequences because of his fame

[@Channelofages]

But he is Justified

[@acornsucks2111]

democraps are above the law

[@tlynn7043]

The attorney has no statement. Nothing new here.

[@lotusgrl444]

what can he really say? there is no defending his actions

[@vinivola]

The cop that got him didn't know who he was.

[@barbaragalliera9846]

He had to when I saw his license who has a name like Justin Timberlake?

[@carolineletellierdest-just8623]

@@barbaragalliera9846Not necessarily🤷‍♀️

[@ChrisDca]

@@barbaragalliera9846 No, it was reported the arresting officer was very young and hadn't heard of him before.

[@Lisa-vh3nh]

You're right. I wouldn't have known him either, and I am old enough to know who he is. It amazes me how stupid these people are to be drinking and driving.

[@TheOfficialBuzi]

Sureeee

[@keithlewis4250]

If he were anyone of us he would be spending 93 days in jail + the fine !

[@biancamitchell9433]

Idk anyone who’s done time for a first dwi.

[@linger4605]

Not true. Most first DUI's have no jail time, unless they hit someone

[@americangirl4410]

@@linger4605 depends on the state

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Keith, you’re ignorant. Nobody does jail time for a first DUI unless it caused a personal injury accident.

[@Theottbear]

No they wouldn’t

[@ChrisCupcake3]

This is just not okay. Disappointing how there will be basically no tangible consequence for him.

[@suminshizzles6951]

There wil be. Most likely more than just a fine. Even first time offenders do not get off lightly on this charge. Judges also like to make examples of "people of influence". We will see. The judge knows the world is watching.

[@acornsucks2111]

You don't get out much. first time offense when no one's property is injured is usually just a large fine, which he can pay. If he did it a second time, and smashed into a tree, he would likely go to jail for a stint.

[@ChrisCupcake3]

@@acornsucks2111 I hear you. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@CourageUnderFire87]

He never faces tangible consequences! He always throws the women around him under the bus like Britney and Janet

[@ChrisCupcake3]

@@CourageUnderFire87 agreed

[@DeannaGalindo]

At his age, he should be home with his family, not out drinking and driving

[@caraniko9587]

Nobody at ANY age should be drinking and driving. His age has nothing to do with it???

[@robbieogle8622]

And endangering other families. Another "family man" that never grew up.

[@acornsucks2111]

Maybe put a dress on and make cookies.

[@robertwalegir8677]

😭😭😭CRY ME A RIVER!!!

[@acornsucks2111]

LOL

[@LisaTiller-qg4vy]

The cop wasn't impressed😢😂😢😂

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

So his lawyer is going to act like this is a horrific injustice that some rich tool got wasted and felt he was special enough to drive. When he is rich enough to have a driver if he wants to party. I never liked the guy so no problem for me. Guys like Justin and J Lo are going to have to deal with their stars losing their lustre.

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

j lo ain't a guy

[@mikej6544]

Agreed,he is a worm

[@mikej6544]

@@shelleycharlesworth5177her daughter is,I hear

[@kommisar.]

You're letting your dislike of him cloud your judgment. The lawyer isn't going to pretend he's a victim. He's going to say he's very sorry and blah, blah, blah.

[@suminshizzles6951]

@@kommisar. You dont know lawyers, do you. Here is what his lawyers said. On Wednesday, his lawyer Edward Burke Jr told PA Media news agency: "I look forward to vigorously defending Mr Timberlake on these allegations." I bet he is. Look at them juicy fee's. But the guy does not have a leg to stand on. He admitted guilt. He is done. The lawyer is in damage control mode.

[@MissusChanandlerBong]

Honestly he looks great for a wasted 43 year old 😅

[@Fat12219]

Mr Timberlake was drinking 20/20 Mad Dog 😂😂

[@susanabrown1736]

Any one that is famous and rich is above the law, a double judicial system obviously.

[@jackmeyers8673]

Dude was completely trashed

[@kmgreves]

yeah the martini was in a gallon pail

[@erinb58]

From looks of his eyes yes

[@rileyscott5827]

Why do you put together a 'story' when you don't have one?? That makes us less likely to take the bait in the future. I'd rather get my news, when it's legitimate, elsewhere. Leave the guy alone.

[@cryptoenthusiast4999]

I agree. And why did he have to refuse a breathalyzer three times? Once he said no the first time they shouldn’t have kept asking him. Drunk driving is a terrible thing, but there’s a lot of celebrity hate and jealousy in these comments. We don’t even know the full story. I guess some people feel better about themselves when celebrities are caught at their worst moments. Sad.

[@CoolPandaTheMovieNerd]

Does this mean he won’t be ruining another Super Bowl?

[@BRIANS_WIFEY]

😂😂😂

[@nyxline]

BAC used to be 1.2 now it's .8 he needs a good DWI Lawyer he don't look that drunk

[@Blast2224]

*Paul Walker* was killed by a SOBER driver. And the world was so devastated we got 4 more Vin Diesel movies, a Charlie Poot song that wouldn't go away for half a decade, and a Hollywood tribute. Drunk driving on JT's end could have been very very very bad.

[@aarfan44]

Are you kidding? Neither him nor the driver were sober. Gtfoh!

[@sciencehunter]

If i had denied an breathalyzer I would still be in jail with no bond and taken to hospital for blood test.

[@almac9203]

They can't force you to give blood. You would lose your licence if you refuse.

[@sciencehunter]

@@almac9203 False. In the few states that allow you to deny, they just get a warrant and force you to give blood. But yes, they have severe penalties for those how refuse to submit to any test including automatic conviction.

[@almac9203]

@@sciencehunter from the research I have done you can refuse to submit to testing in every state. They simply can't force you to submit without obtaining a warrant and if they do your lawyer can challenge the evidence. By refusing to submit to testing you violate implied consent laws and that will likely result in punishment. I wonder why the police didn't obtain a warrant in this case to force him to submit to a chemical test? Timberlake team can now claim he only had one drink because the police have no testing that proves otherwise.

[@arthurau9231]

As busy as these celebrities are how do they even have the time to go out drinking and or/dating/starting a family as well?

[@MomoKunDaYo]

"as busy as celebrities are" I promise you, the average celebrity is not busier than a common 40 hour 9-5 employee

[@gracie2298]

They are not grocery shopping, cooking & cleaning up after their meals. Most probably have a cleaning service & yard work company. Doubt they spend the grueling time to shop for clothes, you agree Ladies in & out of the dressing room is beyond irritating, someone washes & waxes their vehicles. They got a lot of free time to hey Drink & Drive! Still waiting for him to come out.

[@aarfan44]

@@MomoKunDaYoDuring *NSYNC’s heyday, they absolutely were way too busy to date or go out and party. They worked nonstop. Justin probably has minor breaks in between his tour dates. He shouldn’t have been driving.

[@kommisar.]

These people work very busily in large chunks. For example, if he's touring, he's just touring. Very little rest in between stops. When they get home though, they can basically make their own schedule.

[@michelleschoenfelder1200]

He will walk

[@tbessy1963]

You mean like trump does?

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@tbessy1963

[@acornsucks2111]

There was no accident so no jail time for "swerving" It will just make the courthouse and attorneys a little richer.

[@reecom9884]

Jessica Biel; “…he has to relax, like he really has to relax…” Justin was so relax he was almost passed out drunk driving!

[@glcoola2349]

There's something weird about her statement.

[@67italiana]

Celebrity treatment...Released 9 hours later without bond.

[@builderboy1646]

Disgusting!

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Most DUI arrestees leave the station after being charged, released in personal recognizance. 9 hours is surprisingly long.

[@jfryza]

@@NomenClature-o8s They didn''t know who he was.😅😅

[@VickiSlater-mj3hg]

Should have got a Uber! What is wrong with him?

[@FVWhimsy2010]

They have nothing other than Timberlake refusing the breathalyzer...but it would be interesting to see the dashcam footage, if there is one.

[@kmgreves]

I can tell from his photo he has red eyes.. must have been a tornad0 blowing debris

[@joncharlotteschoen]

Watch the dash cam or officer camera footage "mysteriously" go missing.

[@kessler1kessler811]

@@kmgreves I mean he is on/going on tour……. There’s no excuse, but exertion ( especially this week in 90+ degrees) can also give you bloodshot eyes from dehydration. Still it’s no excuse, especially when you can afford security, and drivers. But definitely bad move on a No breathalyzer decision.

[@nashtosoc218]

Yeah but, Breathalyzer is illegal when someone uses it to get alcoholic/vaping until he get arrested...

[@kommisar.]

@@kessler1kessler811 You're required to take the breathalyzer at the station by law in most states. You don't have to do the FST or the breathalyzer in the car though.

[@pokFryRicebich]

Probation and Community Service he's a celebrity give them the usual treatment

[@RobinaB530]

Innocent people don't refuse a breathalyzer.

[@sandrakelley3391]

He knows this. Attorneys sit down some where. He’s guilty. Don’t try to sell his innocence. We are not stupid.

[@g.t.2258]

What goes around Comes around. 😂😂😂

[@joliz1234]

The policeman was doing his job, celebrities should not be above the law. He could have called an Uber.

[@markbrown5117]

This was a mistake. We all have made this mistake. Some of us were NOT pulled over by the police. Hopefully, we can learn from our mistakes. I NO LONGER DRINK. When I tell that to people, some have been rude. Remember Stephen A. Smith who mocked out Molly (ESPN)who stated she didn't drink. He responded, "Not even a glass of wine?" A person asked me if the reason I didn't drink was because I had a relative who was an alcoholic. I later found at this this person was talking about their own relative.

[@MexicanMovie]

Take his drivers license away, he’s not a responsible adult!!!!!

[@kenmcalpine2215]

I'm not stopping at a light, cause I'm high high high high high...

[@cynthiawills8944]

He should be charged

[@cristinamariotta1210]

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[@Zinnia-e5y]

Justin T. doesn’t usually get in trouble like this so hopefully they’ll go easy on him.

[@kimberleyallen3350]

Justin Timberlake violated NY law

[@trudyjohnson5751]

He won’t be allowed into Canada if convicted

[@crownonpoint]

First I'd like to point out that this was the first time Mr. Timberlake was CAUGHT & arrested for DUI. Sadly that usually means this wasn't his first time driving under the influence. Most of the time it turns out to be a regular occurrence for the individual. Lastly, when you endanger yourself or importantly others while under the influence you more than likely have an issue with alcohol/substances. I know his heartless response to all the pain, & trauma Britney Spears experienced. How she bravely told her truth yet he was cold & lacked empathy. Maybe this is his karma for it. We should still show Mr. Timberlake some compassion. Even though over the years his cocky attitude & extreme cultural appropriation is appalling. We should show grace to this man who's struggling right now. I mean how embarrassing for his wife. What she must go through with this cruel man. Pray for him & his family. 😊

[@joanjenny2555]

Alcoholics are liars, narcissists (criminals), and never guilty. Thank God he did not do physical harm. I cannot tell the difference between Robin Thicke and justin when I look at him.

[@vaderthekittenchannel1979]

😂😂😩

[@NomenClature-o8s]

How do you know he’s an alcoholic?

[@sonnyca]

He should’ve kept quiet. Refusing the breathalyzer test was a smart move.

[@proud2bejcan]

What about " No one is above the law"?

[@cassandraturner1343]

Anyone who drink drives is irresponsible celebrity or not .

[@justsomerandomdude168]

„America‘s Golden Boy“ is no more

[@karlc2869]

Britney and Janet's karma caught up with him, LOL..

[@hotdude655]

how come he didn't have to post bail?

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Because he’s not a flight risk.

[@ginamarie5885]

Why would he not have a driver …he has a family to think of…this poor choice could have seriously harmed another human being where is the integrity of these people who think it’s ok to drink & drive…one drink is too many getting an Uber/ DD is a no brainer people…do the right thing risking your life and someone else’s is not worth driving under the influence…come on Justin you’re smarter than this…This is serious not a laughing matter!

[@FreddyJong-co6cb]

One rule for one one rule for other😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SLexiD0147]

Publicity.

[@YlvaBjarnson]

What about the cocaine, mollys, and HIV drug a KZbin person said was in his system?

[@robbieogle8622]

His eyesdont look like he was just drinking a martini.

[@acbc3543]

Everyone makes mistakes. Don’t judge him

[@leleemcmurphy2246]

Pathetic. I cannot stand drunk drivers!

[@Huntress59]

I don’t know Justin’s situation but I know for a fact I could not walk heel to toe or stand on one foot without arms swaying

[@francescacastiglione7094]

Given his dance talent, he had to have been intoxicated to fail field sobriety. If only 1 martini, he could have performed a dance routine!

[@joncharlotteschoen]

Field sobriety tests are notoriously inaccurate. I'm not saying Justin was or wasn't driving while impaired. But I am saying, from personal experience, never trust a police officer, never submit to a breathalyzer, never submit to a field sobriety test. I was wrongly accused of DUI, and I won my case, even though it took a lot of money and time.

[@kommisar.]

If you have some sort of medical condition, that's one thing, but any person should be able to do that if they're sober. This dude is a dancer too, so he should definitely have been able to do those things. His mistake was even taking those tests, because now they have more evidence against him.

[@TheThepurpelstuff]

Low key I just feel bad for him because Jessica is a handful already with her knowing he cheated on her

[@edwardcatton1047]

you know who i am? " NOPE! ", I'm Justin! " SO? ", Justin Timberlake!!! " YEAH &! " last copper let me go?, " I'M NOT THAT THAT OTHER OFFICER!, now, just take a seat Jason!, & we'll have you down the station in a Jiffy?.

[@BruceLee-lm7lh]

He can't afford a uber

[@susangutierrez4444]

I would bet my grandma’s gold teeth those cops followed him directly from the restaurant, panting for a glimpse of the star - forget about a ticket. Flipping TMZ with a pistol

[@IvanCastro-kf4to]

His music has always sucked.

[@iadiramorales68]

Uber, common now Justin, I can’t understand this one, no excuses!!

[@Lma894]

It should not matter if the officer didn’t know who he was. Justin fought back on not wanting to take a breathalyzer test etc. I would say lesson learned but he does have a past of heavy drinking. If I were Jess I would be trying to convince him to get help

[@thepriest98]

Worth $250 million. Couldn't afford an Uber?

[@NVP22]

He has money.. nothing will happen to him. Typical always been like that with " celebrities"

[@Therapistmind]

He is not even that talented I don’t get it but I grew up with Fleetwood Mac and Eagles so that’s talent to me

[@7493h]

Hefty court fine. DMV fines. CHP will fine you for the cost of the officers wages. It will not come out of the tax payers money but they will get it from the person driving under the influence. Yes, the can do that! Higher car insurance. SR-22 insurance for several years and fees. Lawyer fees. Weekly DUI traffic school classes and fees. Weekly AA classes. Breathalyzer in vehicle if approved for it, plus fees. If approved by DMV. Fees for installing and removing breathalyzer. Monthly fees for rental of breathalyzer in vehicle. 3 years probation after (if) license is giving back. Depression. Dealing with family problems due to getting a DUI. Getting a DUI isn’t a walk in the park and it should not be either. The consequences are severe. Don’t drink and drive. Just don’t. Call an Uber instead or sleep it off in your vehicle.

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING, HE'LL BE IN CELEBRITY REHAB ON TV A FEW YEARS FROM NOW WITH BRITTNEY SPEARS. 😂🤪

[@Jwdude123]

Saw the mug shot. He was drunk.

[@debbiemize1229]

He is such a little brat. I saw yesterday where he tried to blame his DWI on Brittany Spears. What a rusty tool.

[@courtneyblackburn5948]

People on Instagram think it's funny that he got that Justin got arrested for DWI

[@Chris-hp2gg]

Rush to judgement.😂

[@skyscraperfan]

So basically saying "No comment for now" qualifies as "speaking out"?

[@Jenn4One]

Why do these drunks always insist on driving.

[@reecom9884]

Justin’s lawyer; “Like his unfortunate wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl, it was an auto malfunction and my client isn‘t to be blamed!”

[@mjnsf]

Boy can’t hold his liquor

[@Tisme65]

Hey Justin Timberlake! "DO BETTER!" :)

[@freedom-p4p]

The Today Show and other channels keep making light of Timberlanke's drunk driving incicent. In reality, there are a lot of families grieving the loss of family members who were victims of drunk drivers. Timberlake should be treated just like any other civilian and face the full consequences of driving while under the influence. Actually, shame on him because he's also a father and he should know better than endanger the lives of innocent people. Whether he's famous or not, he was drunk driving.

[@ingridhalls1538]

No excuse anymore. We have been well educated on the perils of drinking and driving. MADD founded in 1980.

[@baldeagle4710]

This dude is way too old for this. I remember watching his music videos in 1999…… why is he acting like a kid?

[@aarfan44]

I didn’t know drinking and driving had an age limit. Nobody should be doing it, period.

[@jessicaT12345]

let's just get a show of hands of how many people DWI'd without getting caught.

[@Steven-lb4bl]

Most of the people screaming “outrage” have driven drunk

[@jeanlaubenthal698]

Let this be a reminder not to drink and drive.

[@edward9]

He was really going crazy behind the wheel going 15 miles per hour lol

[@yodhin79]

Maybe it’s cause I grew up in Wisconsin, but a DUI isn’t a big deal to me unless there was an accident or injury. I know many people with three or more DUIs in Wisconsin.

[@lbw9830]

Can’t blame it on Janet or Britney now.

[@BRIANS_WIFEY]

👏👏👏

[@RobynHood1021]

Hopefully he gets court ordered substance abuse counseling

[@asimkhan8620]

🎶 “You could have picked honesty, but now you’ve gone and blown it!” 🎶

[@joncharlotteschoen]

Can you get your story straight Today? Previous stories have said that he "failed to submit" to field sobriety tests, so you can't say that he failed the field sobriety tests. Also, I'll reserve judgment. Most police are not to be trusted, this coming from somebody who was wrongfully accused of DUI. I had to fight it in court, it cost me $10,000 but I won. Never ever submit to a field sobriety test. Never submit to a breathalyzer.

[@TheOfficialBuzi]

So what big deal y'all acting like he Diddy lol can we please.get back to Diddy 😂😂😂

[@qwoodz777]

A dwi and nobody was hurt, people love being fake mad about something lol

[@xthruxglassx]

Not gonna lie - cannot STAND this louse. Always felt something was... off(?) about him but imagine the car he would have been driving - one of his extremely expensive cars that could hit 100MPH in 30 seconds? My instructor always reminded me: a car is a weapon. Thank god no one was hurt! but tell that to people who lose loved ones because of drunk drivers like him - if this makes an example and stops even just ONE person doing this too, it could be you or one of your loved ones who doesn't die when the drunk driver presses accelerate instead of the break pad as one of y'all cross the road.

[@qwoodz777]

@@xthruxglassx This is coming from someone who lost a loved one from a drunk driving related incident (rather not get into details) but I’m not getting all preachy and self righteous over a “what if” that obviously didn’t happen. The outrage just seems forced and insincere. Also plenty of ppl been made examples of that did worse then him. Im just focus on the important things like no one was hurt and hopefully he learn from his dumb decision and that he doesn’t do it again. Also im not going to finger wag and judge a guy like we know what’s going with his personal life.

[@loosecannon830]

With all the money he has it was so stupid he didn't arrange a driver for the night. Too much entitlement to do as he likes.

[@nataliehopkins8231]

Natalie Love ❤️ Justin Timberlake

[@LegendStormcrow]

JT is disgusting for what he did. I srand by the cop on this one.

[@shellysmith1037]

Justin doesn't follow the same rule as little people. He'll be ok and get a driver when he loses his license

[@jcjcviews]

Drinking and driving is almost impossible not to happen. As long as alcohol is sold and no one is responsible for following up before a person leaves an establishment (never mind a liquor store or some place other) people will drink too much. Those in restaurants and bars drinking should be told they cannot leave until they've taken a breathylizer test. This is the most simple way to discourage folks from drinking too much, from having too much of a good time, from drinking in bars and such. This way THOU SHALT NOT leave the establishment inebriated policy is the way everyone knows that you should not drink too much beforehand. Why? Because if you do, you won't be able to leave, if you're the person driving, until you sober up. Why would this policy be a problem? Having adults being humiliated like this is very pathetic on everybody's part. And everyone should know who don't already, that some of us, for reasons of race, gender, good looks, and money for example, are already given a pass anyway, should grow up.

[@windwalker121]

Hey man, Uber is expensive. Dude couldn't afford it.

[@maryrigby2594]

Um. One. Drink. Dosnt make your eyes. That red And. Driving. The wrong. Way on street. 😳😳😳

[@tbd-5160]

He can pay the fine, he doesn't need a drivers license, and community service would be a nightmare due to his fame. Chances are good he won't be affected by this at all.

[@zoren1900]

" Ive never done anything wrong or made mistakes".... 🙄 most comments..

[@claytonheals]

THIS IS GOING TO RUIN THE TOUR

[@CindyGwoman]

Will everyone just shut up about this already. He's not the first celebrity to get a DUI, and he won't be the last. He'll just pay his fines, and I'm sure he can get a private instructor for his alcohol education classes. And celebrities, in the future, spend a few bucks and get a driver for the evening.

[@jujubees711]

Video of a car driving calmly through the Sag Habor. You know what. It could have happened to anyone. People are being brutal. I'm sure they're perfect and have never done anything wrong. This could have happened to so many people go out for dinner with friends and have a drink. Glad no one got hurt. Also glad Gayle King stuck up for Justin. But good reminder to take an Uber if you drink and drive.