DUI/DWI offenders in Kill Devil Hills are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be very serious, including jail time and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kill Devil Hills that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe punishment, many will remain out of the court system permanently.