Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs following her arrest in March 2026. She was pulled over for erratic driving on US Highway 101 near her home in Ventura County, California, and later voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment facility. Spears is scheduled for arraignment and may accept a 'wet reckless' plea deal, which includes probation and DUI education.
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