DUI/DWI offenders in Prescott, Arkansas are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can ordinarily be rather harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Prescott, Arkansas who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious punishment, many will remain out of the court system for good.