Britney Spears avoids jail time in DUI case

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5 May 2026 • 1:27 AM MYT
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  • Britney Spears pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence (DUI) at an arraignment in a Ventura County courthouse.
  • The charge stems from a March 4 incident where California Highway Patrol pulled her over for erratic driving, including swerving and driving without a taillight.
  • Spears was booked by the sheriff's office and released hours later, with her representative stating she would comply with the law and seek necessary help.
  • Earlier this month, her representative confirmed that Spears had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment center.
  • This incident follows the termination of her 13-year conservatorship in 2021 and previous controversies, such as a 2007 hit-and-run.

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