DUI/DWI offenders in Spencer are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehab facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such crimes can often be quite harsh, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Spencer who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.