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Court documents show Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case
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Key Points:
- Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a Florida DUI case related to a rollover crash, with a plea conference scheduled for Wednesday.
- The crash occurred in March when Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side on a residential road with a 30 mph speed limit; Woods was arrested for driving under the influence.
- Woods passed a Breathalyzer test but refused a urine test; deputies found two pain pills on him and noted signs of impairment.
- He has sought inpatient treatment outside the U.S. and prosecutors have been granted access to his medical and prescription records related to the case.
- Woods, a highly influential golfer with a history of injuries and accidents, has taken leave from tournament play following the crash but remains involved in PGA Tour leadership.
