Britney Spears checked herself  into an out-of-state treatment facility following a DUI arrest in California. This after encouragement from her sons,Sean Preston and Jayden James.  Spears was taken into custody, handcuffed, booked and released. This is what's typically known as "cite and release"  Instead of being remainin in detention, the individual receives a written notice to appear in court on a specified date. Britney's date is  May 4, 2026. 

The 44-year-old singer entered the facility, with reports suggesting she may stay beyond the typical 30 days.  She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, after police received reports of erratic driving.  Police say a substance found in the car was sent in for toxicology. 

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Philip Dubé -  Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Randy Kessler (Atlanta, GA) Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, Author: "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future", www.KSFamilyLaw.com, Instagram: @rkessler23, Twitter: @GADivorce
• Max Miner -  President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS), a specialized pretrial mitigation and treatment support service, helping individuals in crisis avoid jail time through personalized treatment plans, legal collaboration and proactive court advocacy, website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com
• Kat Schollenberger  -  U.S. Head of Live New at Daily.Mail.com, website: DailyMail.com 
• Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Author of Newly-released Novel, “It Started With A Whisper," and Former Publicist to the Stars (including Sean “Diddy” Combs); IG: @naughtygossip
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'