DUI/DWI offenders in Ray are often given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, including jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ray who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme consequences, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.