DUI/DWI offenders in Edgemont, South Dakota are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be quite severe, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Edgemont, South Dakota that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more severe consequences, many will stay out of the court system for good.