DUI/DWI offenders in Harrisville, Rhode Island are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can occasionally be very harsh, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Harrisville, Rhode Island who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other more extreme punishment, most will remain out of the court system permanently.