Tiger Woods' legal representative has moved to contest prosecutors' efforts to obtain the golfer's prescription medication records in connection with his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Doug Duncan, the attorney representing the sporting icon, submitted a court filing this week arguing that his client possesses a constitutional entitlement to privacy concerning his prescribed medicines.
The legal motion requests that a Martin County judge convene a hearing to assess whether such pharmaceutical records are genuinely required for the ongoing criminal inquiry.
Woods was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence following a road collision on Jupiter Island on 27 March.
Tiger Woods was arrested on 27 March after crashing his car | GETTYThe golfing legend has entered a not guilty plea to the charge.
According to a sheriff's office report, deputies discovered two pain tablets in Woods' pocket following the incident, with the golfer displaying signs of impairment.
His Land Rover had collided with a truck's trailer, causing the vehicle to overturn onto its side.
The crash occurred on a residential coastal road where the speed limit stands at 30 mph, yet Woods was reportedly travelling at considerably higher speeds.
Damage to the truck amounted to approximately $5,000, according to the incident report.
Tiger Woods was arrested but a breathalyser examination revealed no trace of alcohol in his system
| GETTYWoods consented to a breathalyser examination, which revealed no trace of alcohol in his system.
However, he declined to provide a urine sample when requested by authorities.
Prosecutors have indicated their intention to issue a subpoena for all prescription medication records held at Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida, covering the period from the beginning of January through to the end of March.
In addition to seeking the pharmaceutical documentation, the prosecution filed court papers on Wednesday demanding that Woods identify the names and whereabouts of any witnesses he intends to call in his defence.
Should the presiding judge determine that the medication records are indeed essential to the case, Duncan has requested a protective order be implemented.
Such an order would restrict access to the sensitive documents solely to prosecutors, law enforcement officials, state-appointed experts and Woods' own defence team.