DUI/DWI offenders in Louisa are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these types of offenses can occasionally be very harsh, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Louisa that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.