DUI/DWI offenders in Meade, KS. are sometimes given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, including jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Meade, KS. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.