DUI/DWI offenders in Raleigh, MS. are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug treatment program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very serious, which can include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Raleigh, MS. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.