DUI/DWI offenders in Bowie are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be quite severe, including jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bowie who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious consequences, most will stay out of the court system permanently.