On June 18, Justin Timberlake refused to submit to a breathalyzer test after he was pulled over in the Hamptons.
According to the police, he failed multiple field sobriety tests. The arresting officer noted in his report that the pop star performed poorly on the tests.According to the documents, Timberlake, who was 43 years old at that time, told the officer that he had a single martini and was following his friends home.After he was arrested, he refused to submit to a breath test. He was reportedly intoxicated and had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath.The complaint noted that he was unable to keep his eyes focused on the road.Timberlake’s speech was reportedly slow and he had an inconsistent gait.A legal expert noted that his refusal to submit to a breath test could affect his case.According to trial attorney Tray Gober, refusals to submit to tests are not uncommon among people who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated.The expert noted that the reasons behind a refusal to submit to a test can vary.For instance, it could be due to a lack of knowledge about the legal implications or due to his attorney’s advice.He added that this type of refusal could lead to the suspension of a driver’s license.In implied consent laws, drivers are required to give their consent to roadside sobriety tests.Refusing to submit to a test may be used as evidence of guilt, though its impact can vary depending on the situation and the judge’s ruling.The prosecution can argue that the suspect’s refusal shows that he or she is aware of the danger of being intoxicated. Criminal defense attorneys previously advised their clients to refrain from taking a breath test.The decision to refuse a breath test can also be influenced by various factors, such as the arrest’s circumstances and the defendant’s legal strategy.
According to Gober, it could be advantageous for the suspect to avoid providing evidence of intoxication, such as a blood-alcohol level.However, it can also be very risky and could lead to negative inferences from a judge or jury.In the past, most defense attorneys would typically advise their clients to avoid taking a breath test, but now, they are divided on whether it’s better to opt out or not.On Tuesday morning, actor and philanthropist Paul Timberlake was arraigned in Suffolk County’s Sag Harbor.He was charged with driving while intoxicated and other violations. The DA’s office, which declined to provide further details, told Fox News Digital that it had no comment at this time.The charges against him included failure to stop at a traffic signal and driving while intoxicated.Timberlake is scheduled to appear in court on July 26.He is from the Hamptons, and his arrest occurred in the coastal community of Sag Harbor, which is around a hundred miles from New York City.A representative for his attorney, Ed Burke, did not provide any additional details about his client’s case.
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