DUI/DWI offenders in Northglenn are often given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite serious, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Northglenn that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.