DUI/DWI offenders in Elbert, WV. are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Elbert, WV. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more severe consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.