DUI/DWI offenders in Stoddard are occasionally given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be very harsh, including jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Stoddard that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.