DUI/DWI offenders in Buena Vista, New Mexico are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab center instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite extreme, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Buena Vista, New Mexico who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.