DUI/DWI offenders in Norman, NC. are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be rather severe, which can include incarceration and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Norman, NC. who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.