DUI/DWI offenders in Ellerslie are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can often be rather serious, which can include incarceration and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ellerslie that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.