Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving over DUI arrest, license suspended for 5 years
- On Wednesday, golfer Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving at the Martin County Courthouse, resolving his DUI case stemming from a March rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
- Authorities arrested Woods in March after his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled over on the beachside residential road, where he was traveling at high speeds on a 30 mph limit.
- Judge Darren Steele ordered a five-year suspension of Woods' driver's license and a $1,000 fine as part of the plea agreement, warning him against driving on the suspended license.
- Accompanied by girlfriend Vanessa Trump, Woods appeared at court after completing six weeks of treatment in Switzerland following the March crash.
- Despite the legal resolution, Woods retains his chairmanship of the Future Competition Committee and continues his golf career, having won 15 major championships.
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Tiger Woods Issues Stunning Plea Months After Car Crash
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless driving in his Florida DUI case, accepting a five-year driver’s license suspension and a $1,000 fine months after initially fighting two misdemeanor charges. The 50-year-old golf icon smiled during the hearing at the Martin County Courthouse as he changed his plea. Woods had previously pleaded not guilty to DUI with property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful test. The case stemmed from a M…
The former number one worldwide has been granted a five-year licence suspension as part of an agreement to plead guilty in the case concerning him for driving under the influence of substances. Tiger Woods, 50 years old, also sentenced to fines, has 30 days to appeal the decision.
The long-time former champion is now more of a guest in the crime news than a hero on the sports pages.
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His driving licence will be suspended for five years under this agreement, which allows him to escape a more serious charge.
Tiger Woods’ Girlfriend Vanessa Trump Accompanies Him to Florida DUI Court Where He Receives Punishment For SUV Crash
Tiger Woods has finally closed the book on his latest DUI arrest. Back in March, Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after police officers believed he was impaired on medication when he flipped over his SUV. Following his arrest, Woods stepped back from the limelight and entered a rehab facility to deal with his […] The post Tiger Woods’ Girlfriend Vanessa Trump Accompanies Him to Florida DUI Court Where He Receives Punishment For SUV Crash a…
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