Britney Spears charged with DUI in California

Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs following her arrest on March 4 on a Southern California highway. The Ventura County District Attorney's Office filed the charge on Thursday. Spears, 44, was driving her BMW erratically at high speed when stopped by authorities. She reportedly entered a rehabilitation facility after the arrest. Her court arraignment is scheduled for next Monday, though she is not required to appear in person. Prosecutors noted the charge typically carries no jail time without a crash or injury, and first-time offenders are often offered a plea to reckless driving. Spears will likely receive 12 months' probation, a DUI class, and fines. Her representative called the incident "completely inexcusable" and expressed hope for her recovery. Spears, a mother of two, was under a conservatorship from 2008 to 2021.