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State of Florida v. Tiger Woods
Date: 03-28-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Martin County, Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: Martin County, Florida, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Stewart, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with driving while impaired.
Tiger Woods was was traveling at "a high rate of speed" when his vehicle collided with another car, resulting in his vehicle rolling over onto the driver's side.
Woods was not intoxicated but refused to give a urine sample to see if he was impaired.
Florida's driving while impaired law (DUI) prohibits operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level (BAC) of .08 or higher, or with normal faculties impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Penalties are strict, including license revocation, fines ($500–$5,000), potential jail time, and mandatory DUI school. Starting Oct 1, 2025, refusing testing is a misdemeanor.
Key Aspects of Florida DUI Law
Definition: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) occurs when a person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances.
Legal Limit: A blood alcohol level (BAC) of or higher constitutes a DUI. For commercial drivers, the limit is.
Implied Consent: By driving in Florida, you agree to submit to approved chemical or physical tests (breath, urine, blood) if arrested.
Refusal Penalties: Refusing a breath test results in an automatic 1-year license suspension for a first refusal. New Law: As of October 1, 2025, refusing a test is a misdemeanor charge.
First Offense Penalties
Revocation: Minimum 180 days to 1 year.
Fine: to (higher if BAC is ).
Imprisonment: Up to 6 months (up to 9 months for BAC ).
Probation: Up to 1 year.
Community Service: 50 hours.
Subsequent Offense Penalties
Second Conviction: Minimum 10 days in jail; 5-year revocation if within 5 years of the first.
Third Conviction: Mandatory jail time; minimum 10-year revocation if within 10 years of the second.
Impaired Driving Consequences
DUI convictions stay on your record for 75 years, and convictions often include mandatory ignition interlock devices, particularly for repeat offenders or high BAC levels.
Tiger Woods was was traveling at "a high rate of speed" when his vehicle collided with another car, resulting in his vehicle rolling over onto the driver's side.
Woods was not intoxicated but refused to give a urine sample to see if he was impaired.
Florida's driving while impaired law (DUI) prohibits operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level (BAC) of .08 or higher, or with normal faculties impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Penalties are strict, including license revocation, fines ($500–$5,000), potential jail time, and mandatory DUI school. Starting Oct 1, 2025, refusing testing is a misdemeanor.
Key Aspects of Florida DUI Law
Definition: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) occurs when a person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances.
Legal Limit: A blood alcohol level (BAC) of or higher constitutes a DUI. For commercial drivers, the limit is.
Implied Consent: By driving in Florida, you agree to submit to approved chemical or physical tests (breath, urine, blood) if arrested.
Refusal Penalties: Refusing a breath test results in an automatic 1-year license suspension for a first refusal. New Law: As of October 1, 2025, refusing a test is a misdemeanor charge.
First Offense Penalties
Revocation: Minimum 180 days to 1 year.
Fine: to (higher if BAC is ).
Imprisonment: Up to 6 months (up to 9 months for BAC ).
Probation: Up to 1 year.
Community Service: 50 hours.
Subsequent Offense Penalties
Second Conviction: Minimum 10 days in jail; 5-year revocation if within 5 years of the first.
Third Conviction: Mandatory jail time; minimum 10-year revocation if within 10 years of the second.
Impaired Driving Consequences
DUI convictions stay on your record for 75 years, and convictions often include mandatory ignition interlock devices, particularly for repeat offenders or high BAC levels.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Florida v. Tiger Woods?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of Florida v. Tiger Woods?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Martin County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Florida v. Tiger Woods?
Plaintiff's attorney: Martin County, Florida, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Stewart Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Florida v. Tiger Woods decided?
This case was decided on March 28, 2026.