DUI/DWI offenders in Kernersville, NC. are occasionally given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can often be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kernersville, NC. that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.