DUI/DWI offenders in Hepler, KS. are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such crimes can ordinarily be rather harsh, and may include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hepler, KS. that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe punishment, a great number will remain away from the court system for good.