DUI/DWI offenders in Central, SC. are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather serious, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Central, SC. who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.