DUI/DWI offenders in Shawmut, Maine are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can often be quite serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Shawmut, Maine that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.