DUI/DWI offenders in Agency are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be very serious, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Agency who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.