DUI/DWI offenders in Mounds View, Minnesota are occasionally given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mounds View, Minnesota who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe consequences, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.