DUI/DWI offenders in Forbes, North Dakota are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can often be very extreme, including jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the judge may 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 Forbes, North Dakota who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.