DUI/DWI offenders in Waupaca are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can ordinarily be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Waupaca who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, many will stay away from the court system permanently.