Charged with a DUI in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Costner Greene attorneys handle federal DUIs in East Tennessee.

A DUI in the Smokies can be confusing because the case involves the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee rather than the local court system. Costner Greene’s criminal defense attorneys are all admitted to practice law in federal court and represent individuals charged within the park for criminal offenses.

Our Maryville office is located near the Smokies, and we are familiar with the area.

Why is a National Park DUI different?

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is federal property. As a result, criminal charges arising inside the park can involve federal jurisdiction and procedures that are different from ordinary DUI cases. When selecting an attorney for a National Park DUI, it is important to determine whether the attorney is admitted to practice in federal court and familiar with federal court procedure.

Our attorneys evaluate the entire encounter with the Park Ranger or Officer who is charging you, including:

• The reason for the traffic stop

• Observations made by the officer or ranger

• Statements attributed to the driver

• Field sobriety testing

• Body-camera or other video evidence

• Chemical testing

• Blood or breath evidence

• Search and seizure issues

• The government’s ability to prove their case

Do I have to return to Tennessee for court?

As the most visited National Park in the United States, people come from all over to see our beautiful East Tennessee mountains. If you live outside of East Tennessee, you should contact our office regarding court attendance. We can determine what you should expect.