DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Myers Beach are often given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can ordinarily be quite harsh, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court 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 Fort Myers Beach who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system for good.