DUI/DWI offenders in Somerset, Virginia are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be rather extreme, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Somerset, Virginia that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.