DUI/DWI offenders in Arlington are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be very harsh, and may include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Arlington who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more severe punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.