Tiger Woods' attorney fights subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Woods' lawyer seeks to block prosecutors from obtaining prescription drug records following March arrest for suspected DUI in Florida.
Tiger Woods' attorney has filed court papers opposing prosecutors' efforts to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida.
Attorney Doug Duncan argued in a court filing this week that Woods has a constitutional right to privacy regarding his prescription medications. Duncan requested a hearing to determine whether the drug records are necessary for the criminal investigation, and if deemed necessary, asked for a protective order limiting access to prosecutors, law enforcement, state experts and Woods' defense team.
Woods was arrested on March 27 after his Land Rover SUV clipped a truck's trailer and rolled over on Jupiter Island. According to a sheriff's office report, deputies found two pain pills in Woods' pocket and observed signs of impairment. The incident occurred on a residential road with a 30 mph speed limit, where Woods was reportedly traveling at high speeds, causing $5,000 in damage to the truck.
Woods agreed to a breathalyzer test that showed no alcohol in his system but refused a urine test, authorities said. He has pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge.
Prosecutors have indicated they will subpoena prescription medication records from Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida, covering the period from the beginning of the year through the end of last month. Court filings released Wednesday revealed that Woods told police he had taken multiple prescription medications, including Vicodin, on the day of the crash.
The filings also detailed unusual remarks Woods made to officers at the scene, including references to drones flying over his home and claims that he had spoken to "the president." Prosecutors have also requested that Woods disclose the names and locations of any witnesses he plans to present in his defense.