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Jupiter Island Today
By the People, for the People
Tiger Woods Faces License Suspension, Misdemeanor Charge After DUI Refusal
The golfer denied a urine test following a rollover crash in Florida, triggering penalties under the state's 'Trenton's Law'.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:49pm
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The physical evidence from Tiger Woods' DUI arrest reveals the legal complexities surrounding substance-related incidents involving high-profile athletes.Jupiter Island TodayProfessional golfer Tiger Woods is facing a one-year license suspension and a second-degree misdemeanor charge after refusing to submit to a urine test following a DUI arrest last month in South Florida. While a field breathalyzer showed a 0.0 blood alcohol content, bodycam footage and arrest reports detail that Woods struggled with sobriety exercises and had hydrocodone pills at the scene. A judge has since granted Woods permission to travel out of the country to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility after the golfer announced he would be stepping away from the sport to focus on his recovery.
Why it matters
Florida's 'Trenton's Law' imposes strict penalties for refusing a urine test during a DUI stop, including a one-year license suspension and a misdemeanor charge. The case highlights the legal consequences professional athletes can face for substance-related incidents, even when their blood alcohol levels do not indicate impairment.
The details
According to the arrest report, a Martin County deputy administered several field sobriety tests on Woods following a rollover crash on March 27, 2026. While the breathalyzer showed a 0.0 blood alcohol content, the deputy noted that Woods exhibited signs of impairment, including fair balance, bloodshot and dilated eyes, and short-term memory issues. The deputy also found two hydrocodone pills in Woods' pocket. When asked to submit to a urine test, Woods refused, triggering the penalties under Florida's 'Trenton's Law'.
- On March 27, 2026, Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
- Woods was arrested on DUI charges following the crash.
- A judge has since granted Woods permission to travel out of the country and enter inpatient treatment.
The players
Tiger Woods
A professional golfer who was arrested on DUI charges following a rollover crash in Florida.
Martin County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that arrested Woods and administered the field sobriety tests.
What’s next
A judge has granted Woods permission to travel out of the country and enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility. The one-year license suspension and second-degree misdemeanor charge will likely be determined at a future court hearing.
The takeaway
This case highlights the strict legal consequences professional athletes can face for substance-related incidents, even when their blood alcohol levels do not indicate impairment. It also underscores the importance of complying with chemical testing requirements under Florida's 'Trenton's Law' to avoid additional penalties.
