DUI/DWI offenders in Hernando, Mississippi are often given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such offenses can occasionally be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hernando, Mississippi who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe consequences, many will stay away from the court system for good.