DUI/DWI offenders in Brownsville are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be quite severe, and may include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Brownsville who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional severe penalties, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.