DUI/DWI offenders in South Gardiner, ME. are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in South Gardiner, ME. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, most will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.