Britney Spears has weeks to go before her DUI trial, but she has reportedly already made a major move. Bobby Taghavi, managing partner at Sweet James and a former prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, claimed that the pop star voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility in the weeks following her DUI arrest. She is due in court on May 4, two months after authorities arrested her on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Ventura, California.
Britney Spears prepares for May 4 court date after seeking treatment, says source
A representative for Britney Spears told PEOPLE on April 12 that she was seeking help, and netizens wonder if it will help her. Bobby Taghavi said that the treatment can help the way a judge and prosecutors view a case, because it shows the person takes the situation seriously before the court steps in. He said, “[Voluntarily seeking treatment] shows the court and prosecutors that the person is taking the situation seriously before they're ordered to do anything.” He added, “Judges tend to respond better to proactive accountability than last-minute ‘damage control.'”
Taghavi said that the treatment will most likely not change what happens with her driver’s license, since DMV actions run on a separate track. However, he noted that though “it's not a guaranteed shield from custody,” it could help reduce the chance of jail time, with the court possibly opting for options like counseling, education programs, and strict probation instead of prison.
Additionally, he said, “most judges view it favorably as mitigation, especially when it's documented, consistent, and shows real commitment.” However, “the court will still look at the underlying facts, and judges prefer proof of participation or completion, not just an announcement.”
Furthermore, the source claimed that Spears’ sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, played a big role in pushing her toward treatment.
They added, "Her sons were a big part of getting her to rehab. They've been clear with her. They just want her to be healthy," adding, “She was very upset and shaken after her arrest. And she's terrified of going to jail. It's taken weeks for her to realize that going to rehab is the best option.”
Britney Spears’ DUI court trial comes on May 4, and her choice to seek help could matter, even if it does not erase what happened.
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