DUI/DWI offenders in South Orleans, Massachusetts are occasionally given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be rather severe, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in South Orleans, Massachusetts who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.