DUI/DWI offenders in Avonmore, PA. are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can often be rather serious, which can include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Avonmore, PA. that are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.