Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
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"Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
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The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into a treatment facility after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County, California.
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