DUI/DWI offenders in Smithton, MO. are often given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can often be rather serious, and may include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Smithton, MO. who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.