DUI/DWI offenders in Sharon are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be rather serious, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sharon who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more serious consequences, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.