DUI/DWI offenders in La Porte City, IA. are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be rather severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in La Porte City, IA. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, many will stay away from the court system for good.