DUI/DWI offenders in South Walpole are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug treatment center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be rather serious, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in South Walpole who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system for good.