DUI/DWI offenders in Shannock are often given the chance to take part in a drug rehabilitation facility instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Shannock who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other additional serious penalties, most will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.