DUI/DWI offenders in Ochopee, FL. are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be very severe, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ochopee, FL. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other more extreme penalties, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.