DUI/DWI offenders in Hertel are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can ordinarily be quite serious, which can include incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hertel who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.