Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI

Pop icon Britney Spears has reached a plea deal with California prosecutors, pleading guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving.

The agreement allows Spears to avoid jail time following her arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

She has been sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to complete a mandatory DUI education program.

Spears did not appear in court, with her attorney entering the plea on her behalf, bringing an end to the high-profile legal case.