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Tiger Woods to change plea in Florida DUI case

Created at 1 Sep · 10:16 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida. He faces misdemeanor charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Key Numbers

8:30 a.m.change-of-plea hearing time
$1,150bail amount posted

Who's Involved

Tiger Woods
golfer changing plea in DUI case
Judge Darren Steele
presiding over change-of-plea hearing
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek
stated Woods was driving at high speed
Tiger Woods to change plea in Florida DUI case

↳ Why This Matters

The development signifies a potential resolution to the DUI case against the high-profile golfer, Tiger Woods, impacting his legal standing and public image.

Key facts

  • Tiger Woods intends to change his not guilty plea in a Florida DUI case.
  • The case stems from a rollover crash in March where Woods' vehicle clipped a truck.
  • He faces charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
  • A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning before Judge Darren Steele.

Court documents indicate that Tiger Woods intends to alter his not guilty plea in a DUI case related to a rollover accident in Florida. Woods was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover collided with a truck and overturned. He had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Deputies at the scene reported signs of impairment, and two pain pills were found in his pocket. Woods refused a urine test, leading investigators to suspect impairment by medication rather than alcohol. He was booked and later released on $1,150 bail. A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning before Judge Darren Steele. This legal proceeding follows a 2017 DUI-related arrest for which Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

Frequently asked questions

It is not immediately clear what plea Tiger Woods plans to enter at his change-of-plea hearing.

Tiger Woods faces two misdemeanor charges: DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

The rollover crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on March 27.

Neither Tiger Woods nor the driver of the pickup truck involved in the crash was injured.

What Happens Next

01Tiger Woods will appear for a change-of-plea hearing on Wednesday.

How It Developed

Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case.
Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in March.
He faces misdemeanor charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Sources

T1
Court documents show Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in FloridaAP News
T2
Tiger Woods Set to Appear in Court for First Time Since His DUI Arrest - Yahoo Sportsca.sports.yahoo.com
T2
Tiger Woods scheduled for change-of-plea hearing in DUI case ...wptv.com

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