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Britney Spears Checks Into Treatment After DUI Arrest

Prosecutors are reviewing the case before a May 4 court hearing.

Overview

  • A representative confirmed Sunday that the 44-year-old singer voluntarily entered a treatment facility.
  • Investigators sent the case to the Ventura County District Attorney on March 23, with a charging decision expected before the May 4 court date.
  • The California Highway Patrol arrested Spears on March 4 near the Ventura–Los Angeles County line after reports of erratic driving and field sobriety tests indicating suspected impairment by alcohol and drugs.
  • People close to Spears encouraged her to seek help and her sons have been supportive, according to multiple outlets, and her rep says she will be spending time with them.
  • Authorities and her team have not disclosed the program’s details, while celebrity outlets report unconfirmed claims about an unknown substance in her car and a roughly 30-day plan.