Britney Spears’ attorney has asked a judge to delay the singer’s upcoming trial on a misdemeanor charge for driving without a valid license.

Britney’s Attorney has twice requested a dismissal of the case, saying that Spears should be allowed to pay a $10 fine and not face a criminal trial. He also argues in Monday’s filings that Spears is unable to meaningfully participate in her defense because of her conservatorship. Since February, her father has controlled the singer’s personal and financial affairs.

Spears, whose new album “Circus” drops Dec. 2, plans a possible world tour next year.