DUI/DWI offenders in Largo, FL. are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Largo, FL. who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, many will remain out of the court system permanently.