DUI/DWI offenders in Colony are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be quite severe, including jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Colony who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.