DUI/DWI offenders in Elizabeth, MN. are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Elizabeth, MN. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme punishment, most will remain out of the court system for good.