DUI/DWI offenders in Braddock, Pennsylvania are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can occasionally be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Braddock, Pennsylvania that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.