DUI/DWI offenders in Walcott, IA. are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Walcott, IA. who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.