Woods to alter plea in Florida DUI case
Court records show Tiger Woods will change his not guilty plea in his DUI case. The hearing is set for Wednesday. The case stems from a March crash where he admitted to taking pills and refused a urine test.
The plea change hearing arrives just days before a scheduled docket sounding on Sept. 8, where a judge typically checks whether both sides are ready for trial or have reached an agreement. Woods' attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed the motion Tuesday, marking the latest development in a case that has drawn attention since the March crash on Jupiter Island.
The incident occurred when Woods clipped a pickup truck, causing his vehicle to roll over, with no injuries reported. He told officers he was distracted by his phone and the radio. After failing a sobriety test, he refused a urine test and admitted to taking pills, with two hydrocodone pills later found in his pocket. Woods subsequently spent weeks at a Swiss rehabilitation facility and previously completed a diversion program following his 2017 DUI arrest.
This case may shape public perception of celebrity accountability and the consequences of prescription drug use behind the wheel. Woods' prominent status could influence how fans and casual observers view DUI charges, particularly when alcohol isn't involved. The outcome may also affect his