Justin Timberlake's attorney vehemently maintains that the singer was not intoxicated at the time of his arrest, arguing that police made critical errors during the investigation. The lawyer seeks to have the DWI charge dismissed.
Music icon Justin Timberlake has pleaded not guilty to a DWI charge stemming from his arrest in June, as his attorney spearheads efforts to dismiss the case, asserting that Timberlake was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of his apprehension.
During a virtual court appearance in Sag Harbor, New York, Timberlake's attorney, Ed Burke, outlined a series of alleged missteps by police during the investigation. Burke emphasized that Timberlake "respects law enforcement" and cooperates with officers, but he believes the arrest was based on an erroneous judgment.
Timberlake Lawyer Maintains Singer's Innocence, Aims for DWI Dismissal
The DWI arrest occurred on June 18th in Sag Harbor, where police allege Timberlake failed to stop at a stop sign and exhibited signs of impairment in standardized field sobriety tests. The singer was subsequently arrested and taken to a police station, where he refused a breathalyzer test.
Burke has consistently maintained that Timberlake's arrest was unjustified, arguing that the police made "significant errors." In a statement released after a previous court hearing, Burke said, "The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for DWI."
Timberlake Lawyer Maintains Singer's Innocence, Aims for DWI Dismissal
The attorney has pointed to several alleged errors, including:
* Officers claimed Timberlake failed to maintain his lane, when in fact he was following a vehicle's turn signal.
Timberlake Lawyer Maintains Singer's Innocence, Aims for DWI Dismissal
* Police asserted that Timberlake exhibited "glossy and bloodshot eyes," but Burke contends that this was not supported by video evidence.
* The officer who administered the field sobriety tests allegedly failed to follow proper procedures.
Timberlake Lawyer Maintains Singer's Innocence, Aims for DWI Dismissal
Burke has also emphasized that Timberlake's demeanor towards the police was cooperative and respectful throughout the encounter.
The prosecution has not yet responded to Burke's allegations of police errors. The case is currently scheduled for a lawyer conference on August 9th, where further discussions on the dismissal motion are expected.
Timberlake Lawyer Maintains Singer's Innocence, Aims for DWI Dismissal
In a statement, Timberlake thanked his fans for their support amidst the DWI controversy. At a recent concert in Chicago, he acknowledged the challenges he had faced and expressed his gratitude for the unwavering loyalty of his audience.
The singer's legal team remains confident in the dismissal of the DWI charge, arguing that the evidence supports Timberlake's innocence and that police errors tainted the investigation. The outcome of the case is yet to be determined, and further proceedings are anticipated in the coming weeks.
Timberlake Lawyer Maintains Singer's Innocence, Aims for DWI Dismissal
