DUI/DWI offenders in Clinton are sometimes given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be quite extreme, including jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Clinton that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious penalties, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.