Britney Spears charged with DUI in California and enters substance abuse program

Published on 1 May 2026

Plea deal could switch the charge category

Pop star Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in California after being pulled over for erratic driving. Reports say the situation involved no crash or injuries. Spears has since entered a substance abuse program, and prosecutors could consider a “wet reckless” plea deal—potentially changing how the case is resolved.

Britney Spears faces a misdemeanor DUI charge in California
She was pulled over for erratic driving; no crash or injuries reported
Spears entered a substance abuse program after the arrest
A possible “wet reckless” plea deal may alter the case outcome

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Britney Spears charged with DUI in California and enters substance abuse program

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