DUI/DWI offenders in Stratford are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very serious, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Stratford that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe penalties, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.