Why Are DWI Court Sentences More Effective?
Most people with drug or alcohol addictions will never seek out treatment, and most of the small percentage that do will not complete the recommended duration of treatment. Because DWI offenders are mandated to complete treatment in full, or go to jail, the treatment completion rate for DWI sentenced offenders is far higher than average.The time spent in treatment is the best indicator of a successful treatment, and so these offenders sentenced to alcohol or drug treatment have an excellent chance of overcoming their substance abuse problems. Most DUI offenders will be sentenced to a year or more of drug or alcohol treatment. For these chronic DUI offenders, their abuse or addiction is the primary cause of their intoxicated driving, and so by treating the addiction you can largely eliminate the crime. DWI courts demand both accountability and sanction, but work with the offender in an on punitive way, for the best interest of all parties involved.
