DUI/DWI offenders in Palmer, Nebraska are occasionally given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite severe, and may include jail time and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Palmer, Nebraska that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.