DUI/DWI offenders in Charlottesville, VA. are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be very harsh, which can include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Charlottesville, VA. that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, most will stay out of the court system permanently.