DUI/DWI offenders in Belle Haven are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such crimes can often be rather extreme, including incarceration and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Belle Haven that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.