DUI/DWI offenders in Riceboro, GA. are occasionally given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such offenses can often be rather harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Riceboro, GA. who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.