Britney Spears says she’s on spiritual journey amid DUI plea

britney spears A look back at her iconic “I’m a Slave 4 U” performance, plus an update on her next state of mind Her DUI plea deal.

“Went to the pet store with my kids to see what a beautiful little snake this is,” Spears, 44, wrote alongside Instagram photos On Saturday, May 1989, she handled a snake. “The snake symbolizes health, higher consciousness and pure luck…”

The little snake is similar in color to the 7-foot-long, yellow albino Burmese python that Spears wore around his neck at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

In her latest post, the singer also reflected on her “spiritual journey” in recent weeks.

“I am so grateful for my friends and the many new beautiful people I have met on my spiritual journey…it has all been a blessing in disguise,” she wrote. “I still need to learn how to be kind to myself and how to talk to myself…it’s a never-ending journey and sometimes I just stop, look up and say, wow God, I thought that was you, and keep smiling!!!”

Spears was arrested near her home on March 4. Test confirmed Her blood alcohol content was 0.06, or below the legal limit. (California’s blood-alcohol limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08 percent or higher.)

“This was an unfortunate incident and completely inexcusable,” Spears’ spokesperson said in a statement. US Weekly March 5th. “Britney will take the right steps and comply with the law in the hope that this can be the first step in long overdue change in Britney’s life. Hopefully she will get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

Her rep said Spears will “spend time” with her two sons – Sean Preston Federline20 and Jayden James Federline19 years old – she lives with her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Sources revealed exclusively us That Preston and Jayden ‘played a big role’ Let their mother check into a rehab center on April 12th.

“Britney went to rehab after many conversations with her two sons,” an insider told us. “They are concerned about her recent behavior and urge her to seek long overdue professional help to get her back on track. They have always wanted their mother to be healthy and happy, even during their estrangement. They hope she takes this matter seriously.”

When she sought treatment, Spears was formally charged One of the charges was Vehicle Code Section 23152, driving under the influence on April 30.

A spokesperson for the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Spears will be “extended” to the “reckless” plea offer, in which she will be “on probation for 12 months” and receive “credit for any time spent in custody (and required to) complete DUI courses and must pay state-mandated fines and fees.”

“This DUI case will be handled according to our standard protocol. Prosecutors typically raise what is known as ‘drunk recklessness’ for a defendant with no history of DUI, a low blood-alcohol level and no crash or injury,” the District Attorney’s Office said. us in a statement at the time. “This law allows defendants to plead guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol and/or drugs. This resolution is common, especially when the defendant demonstrates self-motivation to address the underlying issues through rehabilitation or a drug and alcohol treatment program.”

Spears leaves rehab same day and final agreement plead guilty At the hearing on May 4, they classified it as “reckless driving in the wet.” A previous misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated was dismissed as a result of her guilty plea.

She was given a suspended sentence of 12 months and one day in jail, credited to her time in custody. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Spears must complete a DUI course and pay a state-mandated fee of $571, in addition to seeing a psychologist once a week and a psychiatrist twice a month.

Spears’ attorney said: “With today’s guilty plea, Britney has accepted responsibility for her actions.” Michael Goldstein,Tell new york times After the hearing on May 4. “She has taken significant steps to enact positive change, which is clearly reflected in the Ventura County District Attorney’s decision to reduce the charges in this case and dismiss the DUI. Britney appreciates this cautious approach and is grateful for the outpouring of support she has received.”