Justin Timberlake has had his driving license suspended at the first hearing in his driving while intoxicated case.

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As reported, JT was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in The Hamptons in June.

Responding officers claim that the ‘Cry Me a River’ singer reeked of alcohol at the time he was taken into custody.

In the time since, Timberlake’s legal team asserted that he was not intoxicated and pointed to a number of missteps by prosecutors as to why the case ought to be tossed out.

And while it remains to be seen whether that will be the outcome, today’s pre-scheduled hearing went ahead as planned – with the singer appearing virtually because he is on tour in Europe.

Presiding Judge Irace suspended Timberlake’s driving license for a period not disclosed as the case unfolds.

Elsewhere, the judge critiqued JT’s defense lawyer Edward Burke for “irresponsible” comments he made to journalists outside the courthouse.

Per NBC, a gag order was threatened should the conduct continue. Judge Irace is quoted as saying:

“It comes off as an attempt to poison the case before it even begins.”

Timberlake pleaded not guilty to the DWI charge.

Should the 43-year-old be found guilty, the state of New York can hand down a number of punishments. These include a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and the suspension of a driver’s license for a minimum of six months.

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