Britney Spears took a plea deal in his DUI case during his hearing on Monday, May 4, Us Weekly can confirm.
Spears, 44, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol – known as “reckless driving” – during the trial, which was represented by her lawyer.
“In her plea today, Britney has accepted responsibility for her behavior,” Spears’ attorney, Michael Goldsteinhe told Us in the statement. “She has taken important steps to make a positive change that is evident in the Ventura County District Attorney’s decision to reduce the charge in this case and dismiss the DUI. Britney appreciates this wisdom and is grateful for the outpouring of support she has received.”
As part of his plea, Spears was sentenced to 12 months in jail and one day in jail, with credit for time served in custody. He is also required to complete a DUI class and pay $571 in state-mandated fines and costs.
In addition, Spears must see a psychiatrist once a week and a psychologist twice a month.
Us He previously confirmed that Spears was arrested on March 4 for driving under the influence near his home in California. He was booked at 3:02 a.m. the next day and released the same day.
Spears was allegedly seen “spinning in and out of lanes,” speeding and “wandering and driving without a tail light” in a black BMW convertible before he was arrested, according to a 911 call obtained by the Us.
“This was an unfortunate and unprovoked incident,” a spokesperson for Spears said Us in a statement after his release from prison. “Britney will take the appropriate action and comply with the law, and I hope this is the first step in the long overdue change in Britney’s life. I hope she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
A spokesperson for the pop star added, “His loved ones will come up with an overdue plan, which is necessary to make him successful and well-being.”
Spears’ lawyer also noted that her sons, Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19 – shared with her ex-husband. Kevin Federline — was going to “spend time with him” after his release.
Britney Spears’ loved ones want the pop star to get help following her drink-driving arrest. “I hope this is his wake-up call,” a family source tells Us Weekly exclusively. Spears, 44, was arrested near his home in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:28 p.m., according to the report. […]
A month later, Spears’ lawyer told Us that the Grammy winner has voluntarily checked into a treatment facility.
“Britney went to rehab after a lot of discussions with both of her sons,” the insider told Exclusive. Us in April. “They expressed concern about his recent behavior and urged him to seek professional help, which has been long overdue, to get him back on track.
A separate source said that Spears “came in to show that she is taking it seriously” as instructed by her two children.
Spears’ choice to voluntarily enter treatment was also partly because she was “very afraid of being arrested or some other kind of negative consequences,” the first insider said. Us last month, noting that he “felt that going forward” would “help him in his case.”
Britney Spears is back on Instagram three weeks after her DUI arrest. Spears, 44, took to social media on Friday, March 27, with a video of her son Jayden, 19, she shared with ex-husband Kevin Federline. (The two are parents to son Sean Preston, 20.) The montage featured several clips of […]
When Spears sought treatment, Us confirmed Thursday, April 30, that he was charged with one count of “VC” or “vehicle code section 23152” better known as driving while intoxicated.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Spears will appear in court on Monday but it is “not necessary” for him to appear as he faces a charge of disorderly conduct.
“This DUI case will be handled according to our standard rules. For defendants with no prior DUI history, low blood alcohol level, and in the absence of an accident or injury, prosecutors often offer what is known as ‘wet negligence,'” the DA’s office said. Us in the statement. “This law allows a defendant to plead guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol and/or drugs.”
Britney Spears was arrested for drunk driving on March 4. She pleaded guilty to “reckless driving” to avoid jail time two months later. After her arrest in March, Spears voluntarily went to a treatment center in April and was formally charged with DUI on April 30. That same month, Spears’ attorney took the stand. […]
The attorney’s office explained, “This type of decision is common, especially if the defendant shows his motivation to deal with problems through rehabilitation or a drug and alcohol treatment program.”
According to the DA’s office, Spears will be “pleasing” a “reckless” plea during her hearing. If she accepts the plea, the “Hit Me Baby One More Time” singer will be placed on probation for 12 months.
The defendant will also receive “credit for any time he spends in custody” while he is required to “complete a DUI class, and must pay fines and costs as ordered by the state,” according to the statement, which he agreed to on Monday.
If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem, contact the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
