AceShowbiz - Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into a rehabilitation facility after her arrest on March 4 for driving under the influence. She was detained for the DUI charge and released the following morning, according to multiple reports. At the time of her arrest, a spokesperson described the situation as “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable” and expressed hope that this could be the start of important positive changes in her life.

Britney Spears has previously been placed in rehab, but those stays were under her conservatorship and not by her own choice. During that period, her father, Jamie Spears, was reported to have mandated her placement in a $60,000 rehab center. In her memoir, The Woman in Me, she recounts her father saying, “We will make you look like a fucking idiot, and trust me, you will not win.” She also reflected on the #FreeBritney movement, describing the public demonstrations as “the most amazing thing I’d ever seen in my life.”

Following the recent DUI incident, her representative stated in March, “Hopefully she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.” They also revealed that her children would be spending time with her while her loved ones work on a plan aimed at supporting her well-being and long-term success. Britney Spears is scheduled to appear in court on May 4 to address the DUI charge.