DUI/DWI offenders in Alpena, MI. are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be very serious, which can include jail time and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Alpena, MI. who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme penalties, most will stay away from the court system for good.