DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeport are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can often be rather severe, including incarceration and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeport who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.