DUI/DWI offenders in De Leon, Texas are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can occasionally be very harsh, which can include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in De Leon, Texas that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme consequences, many will stay out of the court system permanently.