DUI/DWI offenders in Standish, ME. are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be rather severe, which can include jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Standish, ME. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe punishment, most will remain out of the court system for good.