DUI/DWI offenders in Mercersburg are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be quite serious, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mercersburg who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious punishment, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.