Justin Timberlake appeared virtually at a Friday hearing for his driving while intoxicated case, where the judge announced the pop star’s driver’s license suspension and admonished his lawyer for “irresponsible” comments.

Timberlake, 43, wore a black collared shirt during his video conference from Antwerp, Belgium. Sag Harbor Justice Carl Irace reprimanded the musician’s attorney, Edward Burke Jr., for comments he made at the last court hearing, suggesting they were an attempt to poison the case before it began. The judge threatened a gag order if such comments continued, though it remains unclear which specific comments prompted the warning.

The judge considered a motion to dismiss the case against Timberlake but ultimately suspended the singer’s license in New York state due to his refusal to take a breathalyzer test on June 18 when he was pulled over. The suspension will last for the duration of the case, according to Burke Jr.

The half-hour hearing ended with Irace urging Burke to “raise the bar, not lower it.” After the hearing, Burke Jr. told reporters he plans to file motions, letting the content of those motions speak for themselves. He maintained Timberlake’s claim that he was not intoxicated when pulled over.

Regarding the potential gag order, Burke Jr. expressed doubt it would happen, stating, “Hey, we all have jobs to do, and we’re obligated to zealously defend our clients, and that’s what I plan on doing.”

The hearing in Sag Harbor, New York, occurred over a month after Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving in the Hamptons. The singer claimed he had just “one martini” before being pulled over. He pleaded not guilty, with his attorney Burke stating he looked forward to defending Timberlake against the allegations.

Timberlake was driving a gray Florida-registered BMW when he was stopped just after 12:15 a.m. for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road. The criminal complaint, written by Sag Harbor Village police officer Michael Arkinson, described Timberlake as exhibiting signs of intoxication, including bloodshot and glassy eyes, a strong odor of alcohol, slow speech, unsteady movements, and poor performance on field sobriety tests.

The officer quoted Timberlake saying, “I had one martini and I followed my friends home,” and noted his refusal to undergo a chemical test. NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos explained that refusal can be used at trial to suggest consciousness of guilt and can result in revocation of driving privileges.

Timberlake had dined at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor before heading to a friend’s house when he was pulled over. The next conference is set for August 9, which Timberlake is not required to attend. Another hearing is planned for September 13, though it may be contingent on the August proceedings. Timberlake may be required to attend the September hearing.