DUI/DWI offenders in Mckinleyville are occasionally given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can often be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mckinleyville that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional severe penalties, most will remain out of the court system for good.