DUI/DWI offenders in Shelby, MI. are often given the chance to participate in a drug rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Shelby, MI. who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious penalties, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.