DUI/DWI offenders in Chimayo, New Mexico are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug rehab facility in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can often be quite harsh, which can include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Chimayo, New Mexico who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe punishment, many will stay out of the court system for good.