Britney Spears is officially out of rehab just weeks after seeking treatment following a DUI arrest in March.
The 44-year-old man Toxic The singer left the facility ahead of a scheduled court hearing in Ventura County on Monday, May 4.
Spears entered the undisclosed show on April 12, and sources close to the star revealed that her sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, were the ones who finally convinced her it was time to seek professional help.
The pop star is currently facing a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence after being pulled over near her home on March 4.
While her arraignment is scheduled for Monday, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that Spears is not actually required to be there in person, as her attorney can attend on her behalf.
Prosecutors have indicated they will likely offer a “reckless and wet” plea deal, a common move for first-time offenders without a history of accidents or high levels of alcohol.
If he accepts, he would face 12 months of probation, a mandatory DUI class and several fines.
The district attorney’s office noted that Spears’ decision to self-motivate and enter rehab is a major factor in how these cases are handled.
His representative had previously admitted that his actions were “completely inexcusable” and expressed hope that this period of reflection would be the first step toward long-awaited changes in his life.
In the days following her arrest, Britney was seen spending time with friends like Molly Shannon and Diane Warren, but it was her children’s heartfelt intervention that proved to be the turning point.
According to inside sources, Britney was initially quite nervous about starting treatment because she finds it difficult to trust strangers or follow a strict routine.
However, her bond with her children is said to be in the best place in years and she was willing to do whatever it took to not jeopardize that relationship.
Sean Preston and Jayden, who she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, were increasingly concerned about her behavior and urged her to get back on track.
With her rehab period now behind her, the singer appears focused on her recovery as her legal team prepares to navigate the next steps of her DUI case.
