Tiger Woods’ Defense Team Fights Back Against Subpoena for Golfer’s Medical Records

TL;DR

Tiger Woods' defense team is contesting a subpoena for his medical records in a DUI case. Prosecutors seek details on his prescriptions since January, including dosage and warnings related to driving.

Key points

Tiger Woods' defense is fighting a subpoena for his medical records.
Prosecutors seek prescription details since January for Woods' DUI case.
Woods was charged with DUI after a rollover crash in Florida.

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ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA **Tiger Woods** and his legal team are trying to stop the release of his medical records in his Florida DUI case. After prosecutors filed a notice that they would be subpoenaing Woods’ medication records since January 1, the golfer’s defense team is fighting back. “The defense objects to the issuance of a subpoena and requests the court to conduct a hearing to determine if the prescription records are ‘relevant to the criminal investigation,’” Woods’ attorney, **Douglas Duncan**, wrote in a motion filed Wednesday, April 15, according to ESPN. “This right is admittedly not absolute should the State show the relevance of the records to its criminal investigation and thus warrant intrusion into Mr. Woods’ privacy.” Prosecutors are requesting details on Woods’ prescriptions since January, including the number of times they were filled, the number of pills, the dosage and administration instructions, ESPN reported. They are also seeking information on warnings about driving or operating heavy machinery while on the drugs.

OG-MEGA As *Globe* previously reported, Woods, 50, was involved in a rollover crash near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27. According to the local sheriff, Woods exhibited signs of impairment. Though the athlete was not under the influence of alcohol, having blown a 0.00 during a breathalyzer, he refused to submit to a urinalysis and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was later charged with a DUI and another misdemeanor for “refusing to take a chemical or physical test of his breath or urine.” Woods pleaded not guilty to the charges before jetting off to Switzerland to “begin .”

Q&A

What medical records are being subpoenaed in Tiger Woods' DUI case?

Prosecutors are requesting details on Tiger Woods' prescription medications since January, including the number of times they were filled and dosage information.

What charges is Tiger Woods facing related to his DUI incident?

Tiger Woods is charged with DUI and a misdemeanor for refusing to take a chemical or physical test of his breath or urine.

What was the outcome of Tiger Woods' breathalyzer test during his DUI arrest?

Tiger Woods blew a 0.00 during the breathalyzer test, indicating he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of his arrest.