DUI/DWI offenders in Coalgate, Oklahoma are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be rather extreme, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Coalgate, Oklahoma who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme consequences, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.