DUI/DWI offenders in Kent, Connecticut are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can often be rather harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kent, Connecticut that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.