20 October 2008

License Verdict Expected Today

A verdict for Britney’s driving without a valid license trial is expected to be reached today. Britney, who was involved in a minor fender-bender last August, has not been required to make an appearance at the hearings as it is a misdemeanor case. Britney’s legal representation, Michael Flanagan, has attended to all of Britney’s legal matters along with her father / co-conservator Jamie Spears, who tirelessly manages all of Britney’s legal woes.

According to People.com, Flanagan previously chose to opt out of a plea deal in which Britney would owe a $150 dollar fine and 1 year probation. “My client will never plead guilty to this charge, which should be reduced to an infraction,” said Flanagan, who twice turned down prosecutors’ plea deals. “We’ll appeal any conviction.”

As a result, Britney, if found guilty, could face up to 6 months in jail and a owe a $1000 dollar fine.

A 12 person jury, made of up of 10 women and 4 men including two alternates, had a “neutral” perception of Britney - though most expressed some sort of compassion for the popstar. “I think she’s a train wreck, but it’s not her doing,” said Juror No. 1. “She has some not good people around her. It’s a sad situation.”

Other members in the jury agreed, adding that Britney faces severe medical problems, “but with the right help, she’ll be okay.” Another claiming the trial was “ridiculous.”