DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeport, New Jersey are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeport, New Jersey that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious punishment, most will remain away from the court system for good.