DUI/DWI offenders in Mars Hill are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be quite serious, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mars Hill that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.