DUI/DWI offenders in Conception, MO. are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite serious, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Conception, MO. who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.