DUI/DWI offenders in Sunbury are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can often be rather extreme, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sunbury that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.