DUI/DWI offenders in Richmond, MI. are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, including incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Richmond, MI. who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other more serious punishment, most will remain out of the court system permanently.