DUI/DWI offenders in Lovingston, VA. are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lovingston, VA. that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.