DUI/DWI offenders in Baird are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be very serious, and may include incarceration and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Baird who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.