DUI/DWI offenders in Vale, South Dakota are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite serious, including jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Vale, South Dakota who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.