DUI/DWI offenders in Carthage are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Carthage that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.