DUI/DWI offenders in Walker, IA. are occasionally given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be very serious, and may include jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Walker, IA. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme punishment, most will remain away from the court system permanently.