DUI/DWI offenders in Burton are often given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can often be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Burton that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.