DUI/DWI offenders in Porter, ME. are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be quite serious, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Porter, ME. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious consequences, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.