DUI/DWI offenders in Albertville, Minnesota are sometimes given the option to take part in a drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Albertville, Minnesota who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.