DUI/DWI offenders in Coalfield are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, including jail time and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Coalfield that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe consequences, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.