DUI/DWI offenders in Washburn are often given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be rather serious, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Washburn who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.