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After prosecutors announced a subpoena would be issued later this month for Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records, his lawyer is fighting the move.
Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after passing field sobriety tests following a two-vehicle crash in which his Range Rover flipped onto the driver’s side.
A court filing showed a subpoena will be issued to “obtain copies of all prescription medications on file” for Woods from Jan. 1 to March 27, the date of his car crash and arrest.
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Tiger Woods was handcuffed after a sobriety test. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, wrote in a motion that the subpoena went against Woods’ constitutional rights to privacy.
“This right is certainly not absolute if the State demonstrates the relevance of the records to its criminal investigation and thereby justifies an intrusion into Mr. Woods’ privacy,” Duncan wrote via ESPN.
Duncan also requested a hearing to determine whether prosecutors should be allowed to obtain the records.
Woods told law enforcement before field sobriety tests that he had had seven back surgeries and “over 20 leg surgeries.” He told law enforcement that “I take a few” prescription medications. In 2021, he had an accident that left him with serious leg injuries that kept him from playing golf for the entire year.
Woods was eventually arrested for drunk driving. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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He also mentioned that his ankle was fused and he walked with a limp due to the injuries. Due to the nature of his injuries, authorities gave him a field sobriety test while seated. He blew up the “triple zeros,” authorities said, but the “lethargic” movements warranted drills anyway.
Woods participated in four drills before a deputy placed him in handcuffs. The deputy said she believed Woods was under the influence of an “unknown substance.”
This was the second time Woods had been arrested for driving under the influence. He was taken into police custody in 2017.
Woods is currently believed to be in Switzerland receiving treatment.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am taking some time off to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward a lasting recovery,” Woods said in a statement posted to social media Tuesday after the accident.
“I am committed to taking the time necessary to return to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and I ask for privacy for my family, loved ones, and myself at this time.”
Woods was permission granted on April 1 to leave the country “to undertake full treatment for impatience.”
Tiger Woods was arrested for drunk driving after an accident in Florida on March 27, 2006. (AP/Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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Woods was charged with driving under the influence, property damage, refusal to submit to a test and reckless driving. He pleaded not guilty and waived his indictment, demanding a jury trial.
