DUI/DWI offenders in Keyport are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Keyport who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.