Golf-Woods loses driver's license for five years in plea deal, avoids jail time
Golfer Tiger Woods has reached a plea deal in an impaired-driving case, resulting in a five-year driver's license suspension and fines. The judge warned that any violation of the terms would result in immediate jail time.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal consequences for high-profile individuals involved in impaired driving incidents.
MARTIN COUNTY, Florida, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will have his license suspended for five years after reaching a plea deal in his impaired-driving case on Wednesday that will allow the decorated golfer to avoid jail time.
The 15-times major champion, who initially pleaded not guilty, entered a no-contest motion on all charges and was adjudicated guilty at a change-of-plea hearing he attended at Martin County Courthouse.
Judge Darren Steele said two five-year driver's license suspensions will run at the same time, one on a reckless driving charge and one on a careless driving citation.
"There are no exceptions. If you were to drive for any reason at all, you would go immediately back to jail," Steele told Woods.
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