DUI/DWI offenders in Wakonda, South Dakota are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be quite serious, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wakonda, South Dakota who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.