DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeport, Washington are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, which can include jail time and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeport, Washington that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme punishment, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.