Britney Spears was charged with a misdemeanor on Thursday, April 30. This charge followed her arrest for DUI on March 4. She entered a rehab center earlier this month with the encouragement of Sean Preston and Jayden. The official charge was filed just days before the “Toxic’ singer is due to be arraigned Monday, May 4th.
Britney Spears could avoid jail time in her DUI case
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Officials told PEOPLE that after her misdemeanor, the “Oops !…I Did It Again” singer would be offered a “wet-reckless” because she had no prior DUI record. She had also not been involved in an accident, and her blood alcohol level was low at the time of arrest.
A “wet-reckless” allows a person who has been arrested to plead guilty for reckless driving with drugs and alcohol. They are placed on probation for a period of 12 months and receive credit for the time spent in jail. It is unlikely that the “Lucky” singer will be given credit for the time she spent in custody. She was arrested the night of the 4th and released the next morning. If she accepts the offer, she will be required to take a DUI course and pay fines and fees mandated by the state.
Britney Spears’ Sons were a ‘Big part’ of her rehab stay
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Officials stated that the resolution was “common” for individuals who “demonstrate self-motivation” to address underlying issues via rehabilitation or a drug-and alcohol treatment program. The “Crossroads’ actress entered a treatment center voluntarily earlier this month before her arraignment.
“Her sons played a major role in getting her into rehab. They have been very clear with her. “They just want her healthy,” a publication source said. “She was very upset after her arrest. She’s afraid of going to prison. It took her weeks to realize that rehab was the best option.”
Britney Does Not Have to Appear in Person for Her Hearing
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Spears won’t have to appear personally on May 4 because it is a misdemeanor. Her attorney will represent her in person. An expert in law had previously told PEOPLE that her decision to seek legal help would only strengthen her case.
“[Voluntarily seeking medical treatment] shows the court that the person takes the situation seriously, before they’re told to do anything,” said Bobby Taghavi. Taghavi is a managing partner of the personal injury law firm Sweet James. He is also a former prosecutor at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Taghavi is not involved in Spears’s case.
“Judges respond better to proactive accountability rather than last-minute “damage control,” he added.
Will Britney Spears lose her license?
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Taghavi believed that it was unlikely that Spears would be sent to jail for the incident.
“It is not a guarantee of avoiding custody, but most judges will consider it as mitigation, particularly if it’s documented and consistent, showing real commitment,” he said. “But the court is still going to look at the facts and judges prefer proof that you participated or completed the program, not just an announce.”
He explained that a typical DUI case usually results in a four-month suspension. While jail is technically possible, it is “often” not the focus of the case. He said that similar outcomes include probation, fines and penalties, as well as DUI school.
Britney Spears Rep Called The Incident “Completely inexcusable”
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A spokesperson for the singer of “Gimme more” called her arrest “an unfortunate incident” which was “completely unforgivable.”
Britney will take the right steps to comply with the law, and hopefully this is the first step to the long-overdue change in Britney’s lifestyle. The statement said that Britney should get the support and help she needs in this difficult time.
Her boys will be spending time with the woman. Her loved ones will come up with a long overdue plan to help her achieve success and well-being.
Britney and Kevin Federline share sons Sean Preston, Jayden James. He had previously told his attorney that he “was happy” to see her seeking help. The original version of the How Britney Spears can avoid jail time amid DUI charge first appeared on The Blast
