DUI/DWI offenders in Fred are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fred that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more severe punishment, many will stay away from the court system for good.