Tiger Woods' legal team and Florida prosecutors are set to argue in court over whether the golfer's prescription drug records should be released following his March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday in Martin County circuit court, where prosecutors have subpoenaed records from a Palm Beach pharmacy covering January through March. Defense attorney Doug Duncan argues Woods has a constitutional right to privacy regarding his medications and has requested a protective order to limit access to the records if they are released.
Woods, who has pleaded not guilty to DUI, was arrested on March 27 after his SUV flipped in Jupiter Island, Florida. Authorities found two pain pills in his pocket and noted signs of impairment. The incident report states Woods was traveling at high speeds on a residential road with a 30 mph speed limit, causing $5,000 in damage to a truck. He agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no alcohol but refused a urine test.
The case marks Woods' second DUI arrest in Florida since 2017. His legal team has expressed optimism that he may avoid jail time, citing his ongoing treatment at a facility in Zurich, Switzerland.