DUI/DWI offenders in Lincoln, AL. are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather severe, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lincoln, AL. who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.