DUI/DWI offenders in Hickory Hill, Kentucky are occasionally given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hickory Hill, Kentucky who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.