Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving charge in DUI case

Pop star did not appear in court after being arrested in March for allegedly driving erratically

Britney Spears pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of reckless driving in the driving under the influence case against her, sparing the 44-year-old from any jail time.

The pop star, who had been accused of driving while under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, did not appear in court in Ventura county. Because she faced a misdemeanor, she was not required to attend proceedings.