DUI/DWI offenders in Skagway, AK. are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of crimes can often be quite serious, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Skagway, AK. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, many will remain away from the court system for good.