DUI/DWI offenders in Breckenridge, Minnesota are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be quite harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Breckenridge, Minnesota who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.