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Britney Spears to face court for drink and drug driving charge
Britney Spears has been charged after her arrest in early March for drink and drug driving. (Reuters: Mario Anzuoni)
Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and at least one drug after officers from the California Highway Patrol said she failed a series of field sobriety tests.
The 44-year-old pop star has been released on bail and will be arraigned on Monday local time.
Spears entered treatment for substance abuse following her arrest on March 4, and prosecutors have indicated she will be offered the chance to plead guilty and receive a year of probation.
Britney Spears has been charged in California with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
Prosecutors in California have filed a criminal charge against Britney Spears over her arrest last month for allegedly driving under the influence.
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug. She was arrested on 4 March on a southern California highway after driving her BMW "erratically at a high rate of speed", authorities said.
Spears, 44, reportedly checked herself into a rehabilitation treatment facility afterwards. Her representatives have called the incident "completely inexcusable".
Her court arraignment is scheduled for next Monday morning, though she is not required to attend in person as it is a minor charge.
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Britney Spears charged with drink and drug driving
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Pop singer Britney Spears has been charged with one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after she was arrested near her California home in March.
Spears, 44, will be offered the chance to plead guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol and/or drugs at a court hearing on Monday, according to a statement from the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
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