Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tiger Woods was in court Wednesday (9/2) for change of plea hearing stemming from a rollover crash back in March in Jupiter, FL.
Woods changed his plea to"no contest" to willful, wanton and reckless driving reckless driving.
He previously plead not guilty to to charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
He was orderd to have his license suspended for 5 years and to pay a $1,000 fine.
- "Hand, raise your right hand and be sworn right in."
"Do you swear that the evidence you're about to give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?"
"Yes"
"Sir, if you wouldn't mind standing in front of the podium with the microphone next to you. All right folks, anyone who enters a plea of guilty or no contest to a criminal offense in Florida needs to know that they do have a number of rights. Among those rights are the right to make the state prove the case against them beyond any reasonable doubt at a trial in front of a judge or a jury. For that person to testify or remain silent, for that person to have an attorney, no one can be appointed if you can't afford one. At a trial, you have the right to confront and cross-examine the case with. as well as compel the tenants of your own. Other things to keep in mind if you're on parole or probation for any reason--- if you're not a US citizen ---- Lastly in many of these cases--- Right. Sir, did you have enough time to speak with your attorney, and are you satisfied in all respects with his advice and counsel? "
"Yes."
"Did you have enough time to go over this form? And is this indeed your signature on the last page of the document? "
"Yes."
"Do both letters stipulate to a factual basis for the entry? "
"Yes your honor. The state needs to honor your Honor orally amend the DUI charge to a local wanted reckless driving ---
"Great. And does the defense also find a factual basis?"
"For good purposes, yes, sir"
and of course we'll find based on the stipulation of the parties as well as prior review of file. Sir, I incline that you please to remain freely, intelligently, knowingly, and voluntarily with a valid factual basis. I will follow the agreement reached by you, your lawyer and the state. The agreement calls for as to count one, state amends the charge to willful one reckless driving a second offense, adjudication of guilt, $1000 fine, 5-year driver's license suspension. All court costs $18.44 to the state attorneys for FedEx charges. Count 2 which is ----- test, adjudication of guilt, $500 fine. Defendant pleaded the careless driving citation, so you are adjudicated, pay the minimum fine on that. The judge imposes a 5-year driver's license suspension should run concurrent with count one. So Madame Clerk, there are 2 5-year driver's license suspensions that will run at the same time, one on the reckless driving charge and one on the careless driving citation. Uh, the defendant agrees upfront to no hardship exemptions during the 5-year driver license suspecsion. I. So as to the cost, you can pay this today or any time over the --- . there you go. Very good. So, I want you to understand that 5 years of driving is for the safety of the public. There are no exceptions. If you were to drive for any reason at all you will go immediately back to jail . Sir, I can tell you have 30 days to appeal if you wish to appeal, if you're not a court attorney, one can be appointed for you, but in any case, you must do so within 30 days. You will not be ----."
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Tiger Woods was in court Wednesday (9/2) for change of plea hearing stemming from a rollover crash back in March in Jupiter, FL.
Woods changed his plea to"no contest" to willful, wanton and reckless driving reckless driving.
He previously plead not guilty to to charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
He was orderd to have his license suspended for 5 years and to pay a $1,000 fine.
- "Hand, raise your right hand and be sworn right in."
"Do you swear that the evidence you're about to give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?"
"Yes"
"Sir, if you wouldn't mind standing in front of the podium with the microphone next to you. All right folks, anyone who enters a plea of guilty or no contest to a criminal offense in Florida needs to know that they do have a number of rights. Among those rights are the right to make the state prove the case against them beyond any reasonable doubt at a trial in front of a judge or a jury. For that person to testify or remain silent, for that person to have an attorney, no one can be appointed if you can't afford one. At a trial, you have the right to confront and cross-examine the case with. as well as compel the tenants of your own. Other things to keep in mind if you're on parole or probation for any reason--- if you're not a US citizen ---- Lastly in many of these cases--- Right. Sir, did you have enough time to speak with your attorney, and are you satisfied in all respects with his advice and counsel? "
"Yes."
"Did you have enough time to go over this form? And is this indeed your signature on the last page of the document? "
"Yes."
"Do both letters stipulate to a factual basis for the entry? "
"Yes your honor. The state needs to honor your Honor orally amend the DUI charge to a local wanted reckless driving ---
"Great. And does the defense also find a factual basis?"
"For good purposes, yes, sir"
and of course we'll find based on the stipulation of the parties as well as prior review of file. Sir, I incline that you please to remain freely, intelligently, knowingly, and voluntarily with a valid factual basis. I will follow the agreement reached by you, your lawyer and the state. The agreement calls for as to count one, state amends the charge to willful one reckless driving a second offense, adjudication of guilt, $1000 fine, 5-year driver's license suspension. All court costs $18.44 to the state attorneys for FedEx charges. Count 2 which is ----- test, adjudication of guilt, $500 fine. Defendant pleaded the careless driving citation, so you are adjudicated, pay the minimum fine on that. The judge imposes a 5-year driver's license suspension should run concurrent with count one. So Madame Clerk, there are 2 5-year driver's license suspensions that will run at the same time, one on the reckless driving charge and one on the careless driving citation. Uh, the defendant agrees upfront to no hardship exemptions during the 5-year driver license suspecsion. I. So as to the cost, you can pay this today or any time over the --- . there you go. Very good. So, I want you to understand that 5 years of driving is for the safety of the public. There are no exceptions. If you were to drive for any reason at all you will go immediately back to jail . Sir, I can tell you have 30 days to appeal if you wish to appeal, if you're not a court attorney, one can be appointed for you, but in any case, you must do so within 30 days. You will not be ----."
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