DUI/DWI offenders in Wakefield are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be rather extreme, including jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wakefield who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe penalties, most will remain out of the court system for good.