DUI/DWI offenders in Lowry City, MO. are sometimes given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can often be quite serious, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lowry City, MO. that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.