DUI/DWI offenders in Ether, NC. are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such crimes can often be very serious, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ether, NC. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional serious punishment, many will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.