India, May 1 -- Pop icon Britney Spears has been charged by Los Angeles prosecutors with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The singer was allegedly arrested earlier in March, although the complaint did not specify the substance involved. Prosecutors stated on April 30 that she may be able to avoid jail time by accepting a plea deal.

According to Us Weekly, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office filed a single misdemeanour charge under Vehicle Code Section 23152 - driving under the influence - against the 44-year-old popstar. In a statement, the office added that Spears is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4 at the Ventura County Superior Court.

On March 4, the "...Baby One More Time" singer was stopped by police wh...