Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in DUI Case, Avoids Jail Time

The pop star pleaded guilty to a reckless driving charge and was sentenced to 12 months probation and one day of jail, credited as time served.

Singer Britney Spears attends the announcement of her new residency, "Britney: Domination" at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nev., on Oct. 18, 2018. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to a reduced charge stemming from her Southern California arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, and will avoid jail time as a result.

Spears, 44, entered the plea on Monday through her attorney, Michael A. Goldstein, in Ventura County Superior court. The entertainer was not present in court for the arraignment, a standard which is allowed for misdemeanor proceedings.