DUI/DWI offenders in North Oxford, MA. are often given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in North Oxford, MA. who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.