DUI/DWI offenders in Leonard are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can ordinarily be quite harsh, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Leonard that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, most will remain away from the court system for good.