Britney Spears admits reckless driving in DUI plea deal, avoiding jail
The 44-year-old singer was sentenced to 12 months’ probation following her arrest in March for driving under the influence
Troubled pop princess Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail.
The “Toxic” singer was arrested in March after police spotted her driving erratically on a freeway in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.
She was initially charged with DUI – driving under the influence – but under the plea deal confirmed Monday she admitted to a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs or both.
A court in Ventura sentenced the 44-year-old to 12 months’ probation, her lawyer Michael Goldstein said.
“She’s going to do well, and we all root for Britney,” Goldstein told reporters.
“I don’t think anybody’s happy about pleading guilty to anything, but under the circumstances and to get this behind her, I think everybody is pleased with the result.