DUI/DWI offenders in Springfield, MA. are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Springfield, MA. that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe consequences, most will stay out of the court system for good.