DUI/DWI offenders in Earth, Texas are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be rather extreme, and may include jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Earth, Texas that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe consequences, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.