DUI/DWI offenders in Lansing are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of crimes can ordinarily be very harsh, including incarceration and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lansing who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, many will remain away from the court system permanently.