DUI/DWI offenders in Laurel, Mississippi are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Laurel, Mississippi who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.