DUI/DWI offenders in Minot, North Dakota are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehab facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can often be quite serious, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Minot, North Dakota who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.