Britney Spears Charged With DUI Following March Arrest

Britney Spears was formally charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol on Thursday (April 30). According to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, the charge is a misdemeanor

Per the court docket viewed by Billboard, Spears is due back in court for an arraignment on Monday (May 4), where she’ll enter a plea. The complaint doesn’t specify how much or what drugs or alcohol the pop star was under the influence of at the time of her arrest on March 4.

Spears was released on her own recognizance on March 5, meaning there was no bail amount attached to her charge.

Billboard has reached out to Spears’ reps for comment.

The “Toxic” singer was arrested on suspicion of DUI on March 4 around 9:28 p.m. PT in Ventura County, Calif., and released from custody the following morning.

“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” a rep for Spears told Billboard following her arrest. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

The statement continued: “Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.”

Britney Spears broke her silence and returned to Instagram on March 27, where she thanked her fans for their support following the arrest.

“Thank you guys for all your support,” she wrote in a video clip that showed her dancing alongside her 19-year-old son, Jayden Federline. “Spending time with family and friends is such a blessing. Stay kind !!!”

A rep for Spears confirmed to Billboard on April 12 that the singer checked herself into a treatment facility. No additional details were provided about the specifics of the program or her stay.