DUI/DWI offenders in Hobe Sound are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab facility in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hobe Sound that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious consequences, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.