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Britney Spears Calls Rehab a ‘Spiritual Journey’ After DUI Plea

The pop star’s recovery steps aligned with prosecutors’ standard offer of a reduced ‘wet reckless’ charge.

Overview

  • Spears pleaded guilty to a reduced “wet reckless” on May 4, receiving 12 months of probation with one day credited.
  • The plea dismissed the DUI count and requires a DUI class, about $571 in state fees, and regular court‑ordered visits with a psychologist and a psychiatrist.
  • Police arrested her on March 4 near her Ventura County home after a test showed a 0.06 blood‑alcohol level, which is below California’s 0.08 limit.
  • She entered rehab in April, completed a short stay in early May, and has now posted about a “spiritual journey,” sharing a photo holding a baby snake during a pet store visit with her kids.
  • Ventura County prosecutors say “wet reckless” resolutions are common for first‑time cases with a low BAC and no crash, especially when a defendant shows progress in treatment.