DUI/DWI offenders in Broad Top are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be quite extreme, and may include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Broad Top who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious penalties, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.