DUI/DWI offenders in Hankinson, North Dakota are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehab facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hankinson, North Dakota who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, many will remain out of the court system permanently.