Britney Spears accepts a plea deal in a case of driving under the influence of alcohol or Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The pop star was not present in court when the indictment was read on Monday, but was represented by her lawyer.
According to a report by People quoted on Tuesday, May 5, Spears' lawyer, Michael A. Goldstein, stated that his client pleaded guilty to the charge of wet reckless in the Ventura Superior Court on May 4. This charge is related to reckless driving involving alcohol or drugs.
Spears, 44, was previously arrested on March 4 in Ventura, California.
Ventura County Commissioner Matthew Nemerson sentenced Spears to a brief 12-month probation. He was also sentenced to one day in jail, but that time was served.
The singer of "Toxic" was fined 571 US dollars. He is required to attend a DUI program for three months with a total of 30 hours of classes. His vehicle can also be searched for drug and alcohol tests.
In addition, Spears agreed to see a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month. This provision makes mental health and recovery aspects part of the settlement of this case.
"Through today's plea, Britney has accepted responsibility for her actions," Goldstein said after the indictment was read, quoted by People.
Goldstein said Spears had taken an important step towards positive change. According to him, this was seen from the prosecutor's decision to reduce the charges and withdraw the DUI charges.
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said Spears made the confession through his lawyer in the early stages. He also said Spears agreed to continue mental health and substance abuse treatment.
"We don't want Ms. Spears to repeat the offense," Nasarenko said outside the courthouse.
Prosecutors previously said Spears could face a wet reckless charge because she had no history of DUI, no accidents or injuries, and a low blood alcohol level.
Days before the arraignment, People confirmed Spears had left the treatment facility she entered voluntarily weeks earlier.
After the arrest, Spears' representatives called the incident "completely unjustifiable". He said Spears would comply with the law and take the necessary steps.
People's source also said that Spears' two sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, encouraged their mother to seek help.
"They just want their mother to be healthy," the source said.
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