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has been arrested for DUI in .
The Daily Mail has learned that the 44-year-old pop star was taken into custody at 9:30 pm on Wednesday night in Ventura County.
The singer - who was recently - has since been released according to Ventura County Sheriff records as of Thursday morning.
Daily Mail has reached out Spears' representatives and law enforcement sources for comment and has yet to hear back.
A DUI charge in California can result in very severe consequences.
When a person gets a DUI in California they have their driver’s license automatically suspended.
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Britney Spears has been arrested for DUI in California
Just last month, Spears was spotted behind the wheel of her Mercedes SUV appearing to break the law in LA with her cell phone pressed to her face
There is also potential jail time, a hefty fine of over $1,000 and mandatory DUI education programs.
A first offense typically involves three to five years of probation, 6-month license suspension and about six months of school.
Just last month, Spears was spotted behind the wheel of her Mercedes SUV appearing to break the law with her cell phone pressed to her face.
On February 12, she was photographed taking a spin around while appearing to be talking on the phone, which is illegal in California under the 'No Touch' law (Vehicle Code 23123.5).
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It was, however, not an isolated incident for Spears, who, in recent months, was filmed after a night out. At the time, sources feared she was 'spiraling' amid the release of her ex-husband 's memoir.
Developing story, updates to come...
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