EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods' DUI Arrest Nightmare — Golf Legend's Bombshell Prescription Medication Confession After Rollover Crash 'Could Be Used Against Him' in Court
Tiger Woods' DUI arrest is raising new legal questions after his Florida crash.
April 1 2026, Published 12:31 p.m. ET
Tiger Woods' DUI arrest is taking a more serious turn as newly revealed details about prescription drugs found on him raise major legal questions, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The golf legend's own statements about medication use could now come back to haunt him in court.
Crash Details Emerge
Cops claim the golf legend had hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the scene.
According to an arrest affidavit obtained by TMZ Sports, Woods allegedly had loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of the March 27 crash in Florida, which left his vehicle overturned.
When police asked about medication use, Woods said, "I take a few."
Authorities on the scene reportedly observed the 50-year-old appeared "lethargic and slow," with "bloodshot and glassy" eyes and "extremely dilated" pupils — all signs consistent with impairment.
Despite those observations, Woods registered a 0.00% blood alcohol content on a breathalyzer test at the scene.
He also refused to submit to a urine sample, a move that could further complicate the case as investigators work to determine whether drugs played a role in the crash.
Legal Trouble Mounts
Woods reportedly appeared 'lethargic and slow' with glassy eyes after the rollover.
Legal experts say the presence of prescription medication — and Woods' own reported admissions — could play a critical role in how prosecutors move forward.
"Taking prescription medication doesn't negate intoxication," attorney Lindsay Richards explained exclusively to Radar.
"Often you are impaired from prescription meds and should not be driving, so his statements can certainly be used against him depending on what is found in his blood," she added.
In Florida, DUI charges are not limited to alcohol-related impairment.
Drivers can still be charged if they are under the influence of controlled substances or prescription drugs that affect their normal faculties.
Pills Raise Questions
Despite a 0.00 breathalyzer result, authorities suspected possible drug impairment.
The discovery of loose hydrocodone pills could also complicate matters further, particularly if Woods is unable to provide proof that the medication was legally prescribed to him.
Authorities often consider both possession and impairment when determining the severity of charges in cases involving narcotics.
"You can't possess a narcotic like that and just have it in your pocket without a prescription," Richards noted.
'Seek Treatment'
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An attorney warns his own statements about medication could now be used against him.
On Tuesday, March 31, Woods took to his Instagram Stories to share his next steps after his car crash.
"I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health," he wrote. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."
"I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally," he continued. "I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time."
However, the golfer did not specify what he would be seeking treatment for at this time.
Woods entered a written plea of "not guilty" for driving under the influence, according to AP News.
