DUI/DWI offenders in Jamestown are sometimes given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, including incarceration and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Jamestown that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more severe punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.