DUI/DWI offenders in Selma, North Carolina are sometimes given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be rather harsh, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Selma, North Carolina that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious consequences, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.