DUI/DWI offenders in Palisade, CO. are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug rehab center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather extreme, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Palisade, CO. that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.