DUI/DWI offenders in North Platte are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be quite extreme, including jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in North Platte that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.