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Tiger Woods receives five-year driver's license suspension following no-contest plea to reckless driving
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless and careless driving charges in Martin County Court, resulting in a five-year driver's license suspension and $1,500 in total fines. Judge Darren Steele explicitly barred any hardship exemptions, warning that any attempt to drive during this period will result in immediate jail time.
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The court's decision removes Tiger Woods' legal ability to operate a motor vehicle in Florida for five years, with no exceptions for work or personal travel.
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personDarren Steele“Martin County Court judge who accepted the plea agreement and issued the sentenc”locationJupiter Island“Location of the crash and Woods' residence.”personTiger Woods“Professional golfer who pleaded no contest to reckless and careless driving.”personJohn Budensiek“Sheriff who described the speed of the vehicle involved in the crash.”organizationState Attorney's Office“Recipient of court-ordered fees.”organizationMartin County Court“The court where the plea was entered and the case was resolved.”personTalbot Sutter“Jupiter Island resident interviewed regarding the incident.”locationPalm Beach County“Location of a 2017 DUI-related arrest.”