Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving following an arrest in California earlier this year. Multiple outlets report that the case stems from a traffic stop by California Highway Patrol in March, when prosecutors alleged she was driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs. According to reports, Spears enters the plea through her lawyer and avoids jail time as part of a plea agreement. CBS News and the New York Times report that she is sentenced to 12 months of probation. The New York Times also says the deal requires a three-month substance abuse program and a modest fine. Other coverage describes the conviction as a lesser “wet reckless” charge, which typically involves reckless driving rather than a DUI conviction, allowing for alternatives to incarceration. Several sources also note that Spears does not appear in court in person for the plea, with her attorney speaking on her behalf. Overall, the reporting is consistent that the outcome is a guilty plea to a reduced charge and a probation-based sentence rather than custody.