DUI/DWI offenders in Grand Meadow are often given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be quite harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Grand Meadow who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme penalties, many will stay out of the court system for good.