Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKevin E G PerryMonday 04 May 2026 18:27 BSTBritney Spears Officially Charged With DUI After Checking Herself Into Rehab — As Troubled Singer Faces 'Possible JailBritney Spears pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence (DUI) at an arraignment in a Ventura County courthouse.The charge stems from a March 4 incident where California Highway Patrol pulled her over for erratic driving, including swerving and driving without a taillight.Spears was booked by the sheriff's office and released hours later, with her representative stating she would comply with the law and seek necessary help.Earlier this month, her representative confirmed that Spears had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment center.This incident follows the termination of her 13-year conservatorship in 2021 and previous controversies, such as a 2007 hit-and-run.In fullBritney Spears pleads guilty to DUI chargeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in