DUI/DWI offenders in Indian Rocks Beach are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be rather severe, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Indian Rocks Beach who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.