Pop star Britney Spears was officially charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
On April 30, local time, U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six reported that the Ventura County District Attorney's Office in California recently charged Britney Spears with the misdemeanor of driving under the influence (DUI) involving drugs and alcohol. According to prosecutors, she is scheduled to appear in court on May 4 for an arraignment, but because it is a misdemeanor she is not required to appear in person.
Prosecutors explained that they typically recommend applying "wet reckless" when there is no prior record, the blood alcohol concentration is low, and there is no accident or injury. This is a system that reduces the sentence by acknowledging guilt for reckless driving related to alcohol and drugs, with conditions including 12 months of probation, completion of DUI education, and payment of fines.
Earlier, Britney Spears was arrested on March 4 after driving that crossed lanes was captured. At the time, an unidentified substance was found inside the vehicle, and she was reported to have been under the influence of both alcohol and drugs.
Afterward, she was admitted to a rehabilitation facility on April 12 for treatment of substance abuse. A representative said, "This incident served as a wake-up call for her," noting, "It is not the problem of a single substance but a decision to prioritize mental health and reflect on herself." The representative added, "She is actively working for her health, and this choice was entirely her own."
Her family is also said to support her decision. After the arrest, Britney Spears was seen spending time with her two sons, Sean Preston (20) and Jayden James (19).
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