DUI/DWI offenders in Lexington Park are often given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can ordinarily be quite harsh, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lexington Park who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.