DUI/DWI offenders in Purvis, MS. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be rather serious, including incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Purvis, MS. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.