DUI/DWI offenders in Union Church, Mississippi are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite serious, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Union Church, Mississippi who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other more severe penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.