DUI/DWI offenders in Merchantville, New Jersey are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can often be rather harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Merchantville, New Jersey that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.