Britney Spears charged with DUI after arrest last month in Southern California

BREAKING NEWSApr. 30, 2026, 9:02 PM UTCPop Culture NewsPop Culture NewsBritney Spears charged with DUI after arrest last month in Southern CaliforniaThe pop star was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence. In April, she voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Britney Spears in Hollywood, Calif. on July 22, 2019.Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Saba Hamedy, Chloe Melas and Erick MendozaPop star Britney Spears has been charged in Southern California with driving under the influence, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Spears, 44, was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence. In April, she voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility after several people close to her encouraged her to do so, a source familiar with the situation previously told NBC News.A spokesperson for Spears did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.A court hearing for the star has been set for Monday, according to the district attorney's office. “Whether or not Ms. Spears will appear at the hearing will be a decision made between her and her attorney,” the Ventura County District Attorney's office said in a statement. “Since it is a misdemeanor charge, she is not required to attend, and her attorney can make the appearance for her.”With DUI cases, the DA's office said, if there was a low blood alcohol level and no crash or injury, defendants often reach a resolution, "particularly when a defendant demonstrates self-motivation to address underlying issues through rehabilitation or a drug and alcohol treatment program.""Under that offer, a defendant is placed on probation for 12 months, receives credit for any time spent in custody, is required to complete a DUI class, and must pay state-mandated fines a...