DUI/DWI offenders in La Plata, MD. are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, which can include jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in La Plata, MD. who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious penalties, many will remain out of the court system permanently.