DUI/DWI offenders in Lake Elmo, MN. are occasionally given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be quite severe, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lake Elmo, MN. that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious consequences, many will stay away from the court system permanently.