Britney Spears Faces DUI Charges in Ventura County, California: What You Need to Know
Britney Spears is facing charges for driving under the influence in Ventura County, California. The 44-year-old singer was arrested on March 4 after driving erratically on a California highway. California Highway Patrol found her impaired and arrested her for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Spears later went to substance abuse treatment. The Ventura County District Attorney charged her with a misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug. She is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4 and could potentially enter a plea deal to avoid jail time. Prosecutors mentioned the possibility of a "wet reckless" deal for cases with low blood alcohol levels and no crash or injuries. Spears' representative did not comment on the charge, but previously stated that her actions were "completely inexcusable" and that change was needed in her life.