DUI/DWI offenders in Palmerton, PA. are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehab center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be rather severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the concerns 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 Palmerton, PA. that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme consequences, most will remain out of the court system permanently.