DUI/DWI offenders in Towson are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Towson that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more serious penalties, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.