Tiger Woods' legal team and prosecutors are scheduled to clash in a Florida courtroom on Tuesday over whether the golf icon's prescription medication records should be disclosed to the state following his March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Legal Battle Over Privacy
The hearing is set for Tuesday morning in Martin County circuit court, located just north of Palm Beach County. Prosecutors have issued a subpoena demanding copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer from a Palm Beach pharmacy, covering the period from the start of the year through the end of March. Defense attorney Doug Duncan argued in a court filing last month that Woods possesses a constitutional right to privacy concerning his prescription medications.
If the judge determines that the drug records are essential to the case, Duncan has also requested a protective order to restrict their release solely to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts, and Woods' defense team.
Details of the Arrest
Woods has entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence. According to a sheriff's office report, deputies discovered two pain pills in his pocket, and he exhibited signs of impairment after his SUV struck a truck's trailer and overturned onto its side.
The incident occurred when Woods was driving at high speeds on a beachside residential road on Jupiter Island, where the speed limit is 30 mph (nearly 50 kph). His Land Rover caused $5,000 in damage to the truck, as detailed in an incident report. Woods consented to a Breathalyzer test, which showed no evidence of alcohol, but he declined a urine test, authorities stated.
