DUI/DWI offenders in Leadville, CO. are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be quite severe, which can include jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Leadville, CO. who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.