DUI/DWI offenders in Branchdale are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be very severe, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Branchdale that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious punishment, most will stay out of the court system for good.