Justin Timberlake issued a court-ordered apology on Friday after accepting a plea deal for his DWI case.
“This is a mistake that I made but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake,” Timberlake told reporters outside the Sag Harbor courthouse.
“Even one drink — don’t get behind the wheel of the car.”
Earlier in the day, the “Mirrors” crooner pleaded guilty to an impaired driving traffic violation (DWAI), which is not a criminal offense in comparison to his original DWI charge.
According to legal experts, the main difference between a DWAI and DWI is the level of intoxication.
A judge ordered the pop star, 43, to pay a $500 fine, perform 25 hours of community service at a nonprofit and appear in a public service announcement on the dangers of drunk driving, according to ABC News.
During the hearing, Timberlake admitted he had a lot of “time to reflect” since his June arrest. The singer said he is filled with “disappointment” in himself and knows he “did not live up to the standard I hold myself to,” per People.
“I found myself in a position where I should’ve taken a moment,” she said in the courtroom. “I understand and appreciate the seriousness of this.”
The hitmaker also took “a moment to show gratitude to everybody involved” and apologized for putting a “strain” on the small town.
Timberlake arrived at the courthouse early Friday morning wearing brown trousers, a black T-shirt and a matching cardigan.
This story is developing…