DUI/DWI offenders in Maxton, NC. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can ordinarily be very serious, including jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Maxton, NC. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.