DUI/DWI offenders in Genesee are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Genesee who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious consequences, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.