Britney Spears' March DUI arrest report reveals wine glass in cupholder, slurred speech
Key Points:
- Britney Spears was arrested on March 4 for DUI after police received calls about her driving erratically at high speeds and swerving, nearly side-swiping multiple vehicles in Ventura County, California.
- Police reports revealed Spears had an empty wine glass in her car, showed signs of intoxication such as red, watery eyes and slurred speech, and admitted to consuming a champagne mimosa seven hours prior; she also had medications like Lamictal, Prozac, and Adderall, with some pills not prescribed to her.
- Spears initially resisted exiting her vehicle and exhibited unsteady gait and inability to complete sobriety tests, leading to her arrest on suspicion of DUI; she later passed breathalyzer tests but was taken for a drug test and became belligerent at the medical center.
- On May 4, Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol or drugs, avoiding jail time due to no prior offenses and low blood alcohol levels, and was sentenced to pay a $571 fine, 12 months probation, and complete a three-month substance abuse program.
- Spears' representatives acknowledged the incident as inexcusable and expressed hope that she would take the necessary steps to comply with the law and receive support during this challenging period.