DUI/DWI offenders in Ellisville are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can occasionally be quite serious, including jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ellisville that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.