Britney Spears Faces DUI Charge: Details of Potential Plea Deal and Arraignment
Britney Spears is facing a criminal charge for allegedly driving under the influence in March. Prosecutors in Ventura County, California have charged her with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence. Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday, May 4 at 9 a.m. PT, and her attorney can appear on her behalf. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office plans to offer Spears a plea deal known as a “wet reckless,” which is common for first-time offenders with low blood alcohol levels and no crash or injury involved. Spears voluntarily checked into a rehab facility earlier this month.
If Spears accepts the plea deal, she will plead out to reckless driving involving alcohol and/or drugs. The potential punishment may include 12 months of probation, fees and fines, completion of a DUI class, and credit for any time spent in custody. A representative for Spears has not responded to requests for comment. Police officers pulled Spears over in March after reports of erratic driving at a high speed. She showed signs of impairment, underwent field sobriety tests, and was subsequently arrested. Spears was booked around 3 a.m. and released after 6 a.m. A statement from her representative acknowledged the incident and expressed hope for positive change in Spears’ life with the necessary support and compliance with the law.