Pop star Justin Timberlake, 43, pleaded guilty to a lesser traffic charge of driving while ability impaired in a New York State court, following his June arrest for failing to obey a stop sign and veering off lane, Reuters reports.
Initially charged with driving while intoxicated, Timberlake agreed to the reduced charge, avoiding a more severe penalty. He was fined $500, ordered to perform 25-40 hours of community service, and required to make a public safety announcement. Timberlake, whose license was already suspended, admitted to having one martini before driving and refused a breathalyzer test. After the hearing, Timberlake expressed regret, advising others to avoid driving after even one drink.
