DUI/DWI offenders in Wessington, SD. are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be quite serious, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wessington, SD. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.