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Britney Spears Charged With Driving Under the Influence

Rolling Stone·Jon Blistein·about 1 month ago
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Prosecutors in Ventura County, California will offer the pop star a "wet reckless" plea, reserved for people with no DUI history, low blood alcohol level, and where there was no crash or injury. Britney Spears is facing a criminal charge after being pulled over and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in March. On Thursday, April 30, prosecutors in Ventura County, California charged Spears with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence. Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday May 4 at 9 a.m. PT. Spears is not required to attend in person and her attorney will be able to appear on her behalf.  A press statement from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office noted that it plans to offer Spears a type of plea deal known as a “wet reckless.” This is offered to people without past DUIs, low blood alcohol level, and where there was no crash or injury.  The DA’s office noted that this type of resolution is “common, particularly when a defendant demonstrates self-motivation to…

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