Tiger Woods’ lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case

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Tiger Woods’ lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case

Tiger Woods’ lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney and prosecutors are set to argue Tuesday about whether the golfer's prescription drug records should be handed over to the state following his March arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning in Martin County circ

Tiger Woods’ lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney and prosecutors are set to argue Tuesday about whether the golfer's prescription drug records should be handed over to the state following his March arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning in Martin County circuit court, just north of Palm Beach County. Prosecutors have issued a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March.

Tiger Woods is back in the headlines, but this time it's not for his legendary swing. The golf icon's legal team and Florida prosecutors are set to face off in court this Tuesday over a key piece of evidence in his DUI case—his prescription drug records.

Scheduled for a morning hearing in Martin County circuit court, just north of Palm Beach County, the debate centers on a subpoena issued by prosecutors. They're seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the 14-time major champion from a Palm Beach pharmacy, covering the period from January 1 through the end of March—the month of his arrest.

Woods' defense attorney, Doug Duncan, is pushing back hard. In a court filing last month, Duncan argued that the golfer has a constitutional right to privacy when it comes to his medications. However, if the judge decides the records are essential to the case, Duncan has requested a protective order to limit their release strictly to prosecutors, law enforcement, state experts, and Woods' defense team—keeping them out of the public eye.

This legal battle stems from an incident that shook the sports world in late March. Woods pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence after a sheriff's office report revealed deputies found two pain pills in his pocket. The report noted signs of impairment following a crash where his SUV clipped a truck's trailer and rolled onto its side on Jupiter Island—a beachside residential road with a 30 mph speed limit.

According to the incident report, Woods was traveling at high speeds when his Land Rover caused $5,000 in damage to the truck. While he agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no alcohol in his system, authorities said he refused a urine test. For fans and followers of the golf legend, this case adds another layer to a career defined by remarkable highs and challenging lows. As the legal process unfolds, the sports world watches closely, hoping for clarity and resolution.

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