DUI/DWI offenders in Winkelman are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be very severe, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol 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 Winkelman that are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more extreme consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.