DUI/DWI offenders in Walterville are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be very severe, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Walterville who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.