DUI/DWI offenders in Buena Vista, Tennessee are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can often be rather severe, including incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Buena Vista, Tennessee who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, most will stay out of the court system permanently.