Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to ‘Wet Reckless’ Charge

Spears, who was not in court, pleaded guilty via her attorney on Monday to a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol/drugs, sometimes known as a “wet reckless.” The 44-year-old must complete a DUI class, remain on probation for a year, and pay several fines. This lesser charge is typically offered to defendants with no prior DUI offenses, a low blood alcohol level, and a willingness to seek treatment. According to authorities, officers pursued Spears’ vehicle for an hour before stopping and arresting her, during which she was reportedly “crying a lot.” The “Oops! I Did It Again” singer has since voluntarily entered rehab and, through her representatives, called the incident “completely inexcusable.” A source close to Spears told Celebrity Intelligence that this was a “wake-up call” and that she is seeking treatment for “co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.”Read it at Los Angeles TimesRead more at The Daily Beast.