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In Orlando, Florida, legal representatives for Tiger Woods are preparing to contest a move by prosecutors to access the golfer’s prescription drug records. This follows Woods’ recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Doug Duncan, Woods’ attorney, argued in a court filing this week that the golfer has a constitutional right to keep his prescription medication details private. Duncan has requested that a judge in Martin County, Florida, conduct a hearing to assess whether these records are genuinely required for the ongoing criminal investigation.
Should the judge decide that access to these drug records is essential, Duncan has proposed that a protective order be issued. This order would restrict access to the records, allowing only the prosecution, law enforcement, state experts, and Woods’ defense team to review them.
Woods has entered a not guilty plea regarding the DUI charge. According to a sheriff’s office report, deputies discovered two pain pills in his possession and noted he appeared impaired after his SUV collided with a truck’s trailer and overturned.
The incident report detailed that Woods was driving at high speeds on a residential road in Jupiter Island, where the speed limit is 30 mph (approximately 50 kph). The collision, involving his Land Rover, resulted in $5,000 worth of damage to the truck. Authorities noted that Woods consented to a Breathalyzer test, which indicated no alcohol presence, but he declined to undergo a urine test.
Prosecutors told the court they would issue a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer on file at Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida from the start of the year through the end of last month.
Prosecutors also demanded in court papers on Wednesday that Woods reveal the names and locations of any witnesses he plans to present in his defense.
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