DUI/DWI offenders in Whiting, New Jersey are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can occasionally be very extreme, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Whiting, New Jersey who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, many will remain away from the court system for good.