DUI/DWI offenders in Altoona are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can often be rather serious, which can include jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Altoona who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe consequences, many will stay out of the court system permanently.