DUI/DWI offenders in Lansford, North Dakota are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be rather severe, which can include incarceration and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lansford, North Dakota that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will stay out of the court system permanently.