Britney Spears has officially been charged with driving under the influence.
Prosecutors in Ventura County charged Spears with one count of misdemeanor DUI Thursday.
In a press release obtained by Page Six, they noted Spears will be arraigned on May 4. However, since it’s a misdemeanor charge, she’s not required to attend.
britneyspears/Instagram On April 12, she checked into rehab for substance abuse.
Sources told us that Spears’ arrest came as a wake-up call.
“This was her own choice,” we were told. “This isn’t about one substance in particular, it has a dual purpose….this is about Britney putting her mental health first and taking some time for herself to focus on the things that are important to her.”
“She’s dedicated to working on her health,” the source added. “This is something she really wants to do for herself. This was her own decision.”
According to our source, Spears’ whole family is supportive of the decision. The pop star has shared pics and video of herself spending time with her two sons — Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19 — after her March 4 arrest for DUI.
“Everyone just wants Britney to be healthy and in a good place and the fact that this was her decision just proves how dedicated she is to her own recovery and getting herself back on solid ground,” the source said.
Spears, 44, was arrested last month after authorities saw her swerving in and out of lanes. They also allegedly discovered an unknown substance inside her car during her arrest and she is believed to have been on a cocktail of alcohol and drugs.
This story is developing…
