DUI/DWI offenders in Decherd are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug rehab program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge 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 effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Decherd that are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more serious penalties, many will stay out of the court system for good.