Brit’s lawyer said the matter is set to be tried before a jury due to unfavorable “special treatment” by prosecutors and a judge. But don’t expect to see Spears in and out of court (a la Paris Hilton). Because the violation is a misdemeanor, Spears is not required to attend the trial.
Her attorney has repeatedly argued that the singer is being treated more harshly than other people under similar circumstances. He said under normal circumstances, Spears should be allowed to pay a $10 fine and not face criminal prosecution. He said Thursday that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James A. Steele cited Spears’ celebrity status during an in-chambers meeting as a reason for not reducing the case to an infraction.
If the case begins as scheduled on October 15, her lawyer 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.
Could get interesting!
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