DUI/DWI offenders in Sydney, FL. are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug rehab center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sydney, FL. that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe consequences, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.