Orlando, FL - Tiger Woods has hired prominent Criminal Defense Lawyer Mark NeJame, one of the most famous and noted defense lawyers in Florida. NeJame's former clients include Lou Pearlman, Jesse Maali, and Casey Anthony's parents.

Just because Woods has hired a well-known and able defense lawyer does not mean that he is guilty or even that he has anything to hide. In fact, a smart innocent person with the means to do so would hire a criminal lawyer when investigated or suspected of any crime for which he or she is innocent.

Now Woods' silence and refusal to meet with police to give a statement makes perfect sense. There's no way on earth that a good criminal defense lawyer like NeJame would let any client, innocent or otherwise, talk with police or the media about an ongoing investigation.

Now, if there is to be a statement, expect it to come either with NeJame present, or through the attorney or his office.

Woods will eventually clear things up, but for now he is taking the proper precautions to make sure that a mountain is not made of a molehill. For now, NeJame probably told Woods, get used to the rumors and endless chatter and focus on a time in the future when things will return to normal.