Justin Timberlake pleaded not guilty to DWI after being arrested in Sag Harbor, NY, for failing sobriety tests and refusing a breathalyzer, even though he insisted he just had a 'one martini night'.

The pop star's insistence that he was merely enjoying a single martini couldn't prevent his New York driver's license from being suspended and his court battles from heating up. Despite his lawyer's claims of police missteps, Timberlake's glossy-eyed stroll through the Hamptons on June 18 has him set for a sympathetic encore in court on August 9. Until then, at least his European tour offers some distant distraction from the sobriety tests that even his iconic dance moves couldn't navigate.

Timberlake's arrest on June 18 came after police observed the singer failing to adhere to basic traffic laws—a common pitfall for those aiming for impromptu notoriety. According to the report, he missed a stop sign and swerved out of his lane. Caught in the act, Timberlake no doubt wished his lane-keeping abilities were smoother than his album tracks.

When pulled over, the situation quickly escalated. Officers noted Timberlake's bloodshot and glossy eyes, the unmistakable aroma of alcohol, and a balance unfit for any stage. That evening, Timberlake's claim that he had only one martini was received with skepticism. The conduct that followed suggested that either martinis are stronger in the Hamptons or Timberlake has a unique resistance to field sobriety tests.

Timberlake's subsequent performance on standardized field sobriety tests was reportedly less than chart-topping. Despite his extensive dance training, he failed to demonstrate the coordination expected by the officers. Perhaps the 'moonwalk' wasn't part of the test.

Opting for a less cooperative approach, Timberlake refused to take a breathalyzer test at the police station in East Hampton. This refusal resulted in an immediate suspension of his New York driving privileges, with his Tennessee license facing the same fate. This is standard procedure in New York, but for Timberlake, it must feel like a technical glitch in his well-rehearsed performance.

Timberlake’s legal representative, Edward Burke, came forward with a defense as robust as the singer’s discography. Burke argued that his client was not intoxicated and that significant errors were made by the police. However, this defense met with a professional reprimand; the judge admonished Burke for his prior media comments, suggesting a need for more tact and discretion moving forward.

With Timberlake's next court appearance set for August 9, there is anticipation over how this legal saga will unfold. His team will be tasked with proving that Timberlake's night out was more 'mirrored room' than 'boozy blur', and that the alleged missteps by the police bear more weight than his missteps at the scene.

In the meantime, Timberlake’s professional life continues to propel forward. He is currently on tour in Europe, promoting his latest album 'Everything I Thought It Was'. The tour offers a necessary distraction and a stage far removed from legal issues in the States. For now, Timberlake will have to rely on European rideshares, as his New York driving escapades are on an indefinite hiatus.

Fans and onlookers alike stay glued to the unfolding drama, curious whether this legal interlude will add any new verses to Timberlake’s storied career. The August court date looms large, a curtain call neither glitzy nor glamorous, but captivating in its own right.