DUI/DWI offenders in Osborne, Kansas are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, which can include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues 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 Osborne, Kansas that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.