DUI/DWI offenders in Girard, PA. are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be rather extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Girard, PA. that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe punishment, many will stay out of the court system permanently.