Pop icon Britney Spears has been charged by Los Angeles prosecutors with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The singer was allegedly arrested earlier in March after being stopped by police while driving in California. According to the California Highway Patrol, she was pulled over after allegedly driving her black BMW at high speed and erratically along US 101 near her home.
Spears, 44, is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4 at the Ventura County Superior Court. Prosecutors stated that she may be able to avoid jail time by accepting a plea deal, which would result in a year of probation, credit for any time already served, mandatory DUI education classes, and the payment of state-imposed fines and fees.
The district attorney's office noted that such an offer is typically extended to defendants who have proactively demonstrated a willingness to address their behaviour and seek treatment. Spears' team has confirmed that she had checked herself into rehab following the arrest.
