DUI/DWI offenders in Sontag, MS. are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be very severe, and may include incarceration and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sontag, MS. that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.