Britney Spears faces misdemeanor DUI charge in Ventura County
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Updated · CBS New York · Apr 30
Britney Spears faces misdemeanor DUI charge in Ventura County
15 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Apr 30
The 44-year-old singer was arrested on 4 March on the southbound 101 Freeway and is due to be arraigned on 4 May.
Prosecutors said officers found her after a report of a speeding car, and she appeared impaired before being arrested following field sobriety tests.
Chemical test results have not been released. The district attorney said a first-time offender is typically offered a wet reckless plea with 12 months' probation, classes and fines.
As California debates tougher DUI laws, what penalties beyond jail time could Britney Spears face if convicted?
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