Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
Britney Spears pleaded guilty to a reckless driving charge after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in southern California. She avoided jail time and will serve 12 months of probation, complete a DUI program, and pay fines. Her lawyer stated she has taken responsibility and made positive changes, leading to the reduction of charges.
- ▪Britney Spears was arrested on March 4 for driving erratically at high speed on a southern California highway.
- ▪She pleaded guilty to a 'wet reckless' charge, a lesser offense than DUI, through her lawyer Michael Goldstein.
- ▪Spears will serve 12 months probation, complete a DUI class, and pay fines, but will not serve jail time.
- ▪Her representatives called the incident 'completely inexcusable' and she reportedly entered a rehabilitation facility afterward.
- ▪The charge reduction is standard for first-time offenders with no injuries, crashes, or high blood-alcohol levels.
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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAna FaguyAFP via Getty ImagesBritney Spears will avoid jail time after she agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.A lawyer for the 44-year-old singer appeared in court in on Monday and pleaded guilty to reckless driving involving drugs or alcohol. Spears was not required to attend the hearing.She was arrested on 4 March on a southern California highway after driving her BMW "erratically at a high rate of speed", authorities said.Spears reportedly checked herself into a rehabilitation treatment facility afterwards.
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