DUI/DWI offenders in Hamilton, MI. are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be very harsh, including jail time and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hamilton, MI. that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe penalties, many will stay away from the court system permanently.