DUI/DWI offenders in Pahokee, FL. are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug rehab center instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can often be quite serious, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pahokee, FL. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more extreme consequences, most will remain out of the court system permanently.