DUI/DWI offenders in Harvard, NE. are often given the chance to participate in a drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, including incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Harvard, NE. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.