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Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

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Updated 30.4.2026
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Britney Spears *California Highway Patrol DUI charge Ventura County Ventura County District Attorney’s Office

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Apr 26 – May 2

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The Guardian - World News5d ago

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Pop star Britney Spears has been charged in California with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The 44-year-old was arrested on March 4th after being pulled over for erratic driving on US 101 near her home. Authorities stated she appeared impaired and subsequently failed field sobriety tests. Spears was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug. She has since entered substance abuse treatment, and her arraignment is scheduled for Monday.

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Britney Spears was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug.

— Ventura county district attorney’s office

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Spears was arrested on 4 March after she was pulled over for driving her black BMW fast and erratically on US 101 near her home.

— California highway patrol

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Spears’ arraignment is set for Monday and she will not be required to appear in court because it is a misdemeanor charge.

— prosecutors

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Spears was placed under a court-ordered conservatorship in 2008 that was dissolved in 2021.

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Spears voluntarily checked into a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after the arrest.

— Spears’ representative

Apr 12 – Apr 18

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Associated Press (AP)Apr 13

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

Britney Spears, 44, has entered a substance abuse treatment facility following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The arrest occurred on March 5 in Ventura County, California, after authorities received reports of erratic driving. Spears underwent field sobriety tests and was subsequently taken to jail before being released. The Ventura County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case and will decide on potential charges before a scheduled court date on May 4. A representative for Spears previously called her actions "inexcusable" and expressed hope for positive change. Spears regained control of her life decisions and finances in 2021 when a court-ordered conservatorship was dissolved.

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South China Morning PostApr 13

US singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media

Britney Spears, a 44-year-old US singer, has reportedly entered rehab following her recent arrest in early March. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department arrested Spears near Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). She was subsequently released from custody. A representative for Spears previously described the incident as "inexcusable" and indicated that she would take appropriate steps to comply with the law. The decision to enter rehab comes after this arrest and the subsequent public statement.

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BBC News - WorldApr 13

Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

Britney Spears has entered a treatment facility following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence on March 4th in California. The singer's representative confirmed her voluntary check-in to US media outlets on Sunday. Spears was arrested after being reported for driving erratically at a high speed and showing signs of impairment during field sobriety tests. Her representative previously called the incident "inexcusable" and indicated a plan for her well-being was in development. Spears' court appearance for the DUI charge is scheduled in California in three weeks.

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Key Claims

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Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

— US media

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The arrest occurred near Los Angeles.

— US media

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Spears was booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.

— US media

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A representative described the incident as “completely inexcusable”.

— Deadline

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Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility.

— AP