Britney Spears’ Loved Ones ‘Praying’ She Doesn’t Get Jail Time

Pop star Britney Spears is hoping that her latest arrest doesn’t lead to a jail sentence. The “Criminal” singer was released on suspicion of a DUI on Wednesday, but was released Thursday morning. Although her hearing is not until May 4, those in her inner circle hope she doesn’t end up behind bars and will be given an opportunity to get help instead.

On Friday, two days after she was arrested, an insider exclusively told Page Six that Britney is “devastated” by what happened, noting that the arrest “has scared that crap out of her.”

They went on to say that “Britney knows she has to face the consequences, whatever they may be,” and revealed that her “inner circle” is “just praying it is rehab and not jail.”

The source revealed that Britney “knows what’s happened is very, very bad and has the potential to impact not just her life, but everyone around her, especially her boys.”

Britney shares two sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.

Although it is not yet clear what the consequences of the DUI arrest will be, the insider revealed that Britney “feels a lot of regret over what happened.” The source said that “the last thing” Britney wants is “to go to jail.”

They went on to say that Britney is “well aware” of the fact that she “has no one to blame but herself” for her arrest. That being said, the insider insists that “the people around her are working on a plan” to keep her out of jail.

“They would very much like to get her into a treatment center so she can have the time and space to get herself healthy and on the right track,” the insider shared, calling it a “medical detox.”

Since her conservatorship ended in November 2021, the singer has largely retired from the entertainment industry. The source said that getting Britney healthy again is “not about getting her back to work.”

“This is about Britney living a fulfilled and healthy life with her boys and her family. That is her priority right now,” the insider told the publication. “She just wants to be a good mom and to be happy.”

Although her sons currently live with her ex-husband Kevin Federline in Hawaii, both children “are with her right now” as she prepares to face the consequences of her arrest.

“They love her and want to support her and just want her to feel better,” the source said.

A day after the arrest went public, Britney’s manager Cade Hudson toldPage Six that “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.”

“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” he continued, adding, “Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

Britney’s first husband, Jason Alexander, has also spoken publicly in defense of the singer, saying, “Let the facts come out before turning someone’s life into a media circus.”

Although the conservatorship was ended in November 2021, renewed concerns have many wondering whether it ended prematurely. A legal expert told the publication that it is unlikely that she will face another conservatorship amid the arrest.

“Although a DUI arrest could be a factor for the imposition of another conservatorship, by no means would a conviction on a DUI result in the imposition of a conservatorship,” attorney Sean R. Weissbart told the publication.

“Let’s be clear, the penalty for DUI is not the imposition of a conservatorship,” he continued. “It could be probation, it could be a fine, it could be community service, it could potentially even be incarcerated for a sentence.”

He went on to say, “But it’s not the imposition of a conservatorship, right? There would have to be a pattern that demonstrates that she’s truly incapable, on a long-term basis, of managing her personal affairs.”