Subject: Misdemeanor counts are hit-and-run and driving without a valid driver license

From: "Kieth Tyler" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:15:06 +0700

The victim's mother, Nadine Trintignant, had opposed Cantat's early release, saying it was a blow for the those fighting to end violence against women.The charges resulted from an August 6 incident in which Spears allegedly hit another car in a Studio City, California, parking lot. The paparazzi captured the accident on video.She was there about 45 minutes while being booked on misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run and driving without a valid California driver's license, Lopez said.After her September 9 performance on the MTV Video Music Awards, critics derided her singing and dancing as lackluster and said she appeared overweight for her sequined two-piece costume.Reports of partying and bad behavior persisted.Each count carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.Her divorce attorney, Laura Wasser, resigned last month as her legal representative after telling reporters the singer "just wants to be a mom."Spears, 25, arrived at the Van Nuys Community Police Station at 9 p.m. (midnight ET) Monday, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Mike Lopez.The traffic charges are the latest in what has been a difficult year for the former teen sensation. Timeline: Britney Spears in the news »A court on October 1 ordered Spears to give up custody of her two children to her former husband, Kevin Federline. Last week, a judge set conditions for Spears to gain increased visitation rights.