DUI/DWI offenders in Norfolk are often given the chance to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be very harsh, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Norfolk who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more extreme consequences, most will stay out of the court system for good.