DUI/DWI offenders in New Ulm are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be quite serious, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in New Ulm who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.