Britney Spears has a new lawyer who will defend her in her criminal hit and run case.
Lawyer J. Michael Flanagan confirmed to Access Hollywood that he is representing the star.
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office filed one count of hit and run causing property damage and one count of driving without a valid California Driver’s license on September 21 against Britney.
Flanagan confirmed to Access Hollywood that Spears does not have a California driver’s license.
“Britney is eligible for a license, she does not have one at this time,” he told Access. “Once she applies for one, I think the matter will be resolved and resolved quickly.”
As for the hit and run charge, which also stems from an incident this past summer when Brit hit a parked car and left the scene without leaving a note or attempting to contact the other vehicle’s owner, Flanagan said his firm is looking into the matter.
“This case is still in the investigatory stages. We are trying to work out a resolution on the matter, and trying to do it privately,” he said.
The charges filed against Britney each carry a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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