DUI/DWI offenders in Lake Hamilton, Florida are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be very severe, and may include jail time and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lake Hamilton, Florida who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.