DUI/DWI offenders in Ridgefield, CT. are sometimes given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be rather extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ridgefield, CT. who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.