DUI/DWI offenders in Sheridan, AR. are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug treatment program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can often be quite extreme, including jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sheridan, AR. that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.