DUI/DWI offenders in Ridgetop, Tennessee are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of crimes can ordinarily be quite harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ridgetop, Tennessee that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious punishment, many will remain out of the court system permanently.