DUI/DWI offenders in Sturgeon Lake, MN. are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can occasionally be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sturgeon Lake, MN. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.