DUI/DWI offenders in Nortonville are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug rehab program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be very harsh, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Nortonville that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe penalties, many will remain away from the court system for good.