health
May 4, 2026
Britney Spears pleads guilty to drunk and drugged driving
Pop star Britney Spears pleaded guilty Monday in a California court to reckless driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, following her arrest last March, an incident that led to the artist's voluntary admission to a rehabilitation center. The singer's defense attorney appeared on behalf of the defendant before a Ventura County judge after being charged last Thursday by the prosecution with a misdemeanor.
TL;DR
- Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving under the influence.
- She was sentenced to 12 months of probation and one day in jail.
- Spears must also pay a $571 fine and attend therapy sessions.
- The plea came after her arrest in March, which led to her entering rehabilitation.
- Her past incidents and conservatorship have previously raised concerns.