Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case days after leaving rehab
Britney Spears pleaded guilty to a reduced 'wet reckless' charge related to her March 4 DUI arrest in Ventura County, California. Her attorney entered the plea on her behalf while she was not present in court. As part of the deal, Spears will undergo probation, DUI education, and continue her mental health and substance abuse treatment regimen.
- ▪Britney Spears' attorney pleaded guilty to a 'wet reckless' charge on her behalf in Ventura County Superior Court.
- ▪The plea deal includes 12 months of probation, a DUI education program, and payment of fines and fees.
- ▪Spears voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment facility on April 12, prior to the court proceedings.
- ▪Prosecutors emphasized the importance of Spears continuing her mental health treatment, including regular visits with a psychiatrist and psychologist.
- ▪Spears was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being seen driving erratically in her BMW on March 4.
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Celebrity News Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case days after leaving rehab By Sarah Jones Published May 4, 2026, 12:33 p.m. ET Britney Spears’ attorney appeared in Ventura County Superior Court Monday on the pop star’s behalf and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, stemming from her March 4 DUI arrest. The “Toxic” singer, 44, was not present in court, as she was not required to appear, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. At the hearing, Spears’ attorney accepted a “wet reckless” offer on her behalf — a reduced charge involving reckless driving with alcohol or drugs that is commonly extended in cases involving first-time offenders, low blood alcohol levels and no crash or injuries.
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