DUI/DWI offenders in Platina are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehab program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be very harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Platina that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.