DUI/DWI offenders in Hecla are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be quite severe, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hecla who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional serious consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.