DUI/DWI offenders in Lake Placid, Florida are sometimes given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be very extreme, which can include jail time and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lake Placid, Florida who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.