Britney Spears formally charged with DUI in California
Pop star Britney Spears has been formally charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Ventura County, California, following her arrest in March 2026. Prosecutors indicated she could avoid jail time by accepting a plea deal, which would require probation, a driver safety course, and a fine. Spears has since entered rehab, and her representative called the incident 'completely inexcusable.'
- ▪Britney Spears was charged with DUI in California after an arrest in early March 2026.
- ▪She is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4 in Ventura County but is not required to attend due to the misdemeanor charge.
- ▪Prosecutors offered a plea deal that could allow her to avoid jail time if she pleads guilty to reckless driving and completes probation, a safety course, and rehab.
- ▪Spears voluntarily entered rehab following the arrest, and her representative apologized on her behalf.
- ▪The case does not specify which substances were involved, and Spears previously denied having a drug or alcohol problem in her 2023 memoir.
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Britney Spears formally charged with DUI in CaliforniaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxProsecutors said Ms Britney Spears could avoid jail time by agreeing to a plea deal.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 01, 2026, 08:30 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 08:30 AMLOS ANGELES - Pop star Britney Spears on April 30 was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors outside Los Angeles said – but she could avoid jail time with a plea deal.The criminal complaint does not specify which substance the 44-year-old singer was allegedly using when she was arrested in early March.
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