DUI/DWI offenders in Estero, FL. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, and may include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Estero, FL. who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.