DUI/DWI offenders in Edwall, Washington are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can ordinarily be rather extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Edwall, Washington who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.