DUI/DWI offenders in Harmans, MD. are often given the chance to participate in a drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of offenses can often be very extreme, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Harmans, MD. that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other additional severe consequences, many will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.