LA Court wants a piece of Britney Spears
Oops, she did it again - Britney Spears is headed back to court. She’s facing charges related to driving without a valid California license and the case will go before a jury.
Her lawyer, J. Michael Flanagan, said this is going to trial because of unfavorable “special treatment” by prosecutors and a judge. The charge is a misdemeanor, so Spears won’t have to attend the trial.
According to Flanagan, under normal circumstances, Spears would be allowed to pay a $10 fine and not face criminal prosecution. However her celebrity status provoked the judge to keep the case a serious matter.
“[Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James A. Steele] says, ‘But I’ve never done that before. I’d hate to do it the first time and do it for Britney Spears because then it would appear like she’s getting special treatment,’” Flanagan recalled.
A clerk that he could not comment on the conference in his chambers. A court reporter was not present for the meeting. Flanagan said he will appeal a previous ruling by the judge denying Spears’ motion to dismiss the case.
The case is scheduled for Oct. 15. Flanagan said he doesn’t plan to present any witnesses or do anything more than make opening and closing arguments to jurors.
“I’m just going to sit there,” he said. If Spears is convicted, he said he will appeal that judgment.
This is the last of Spears’ legal shenanigans after she hit a parked car in August 2007 and left without notifying the owner.
Maybe Britney should stay away from cars. And wannabe rappers. And gold sparkly outfits.
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