DUI/DWI offenders in Osterburg, Pennsylvania are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be very extreme, including incarceration and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Osterburg, Pennsylvania who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.