DUI/DWI offenders in Mahanoy Plane, PA. are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug treatment program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mahanoy Plane, PA. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other additional severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.