DUI/DWI offenders in Arthur, North Dakota are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather serious, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Arthur, North Dakota that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious consequences, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.