DUI/DWI offenders in Gate City are sometimes given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can ordinarily be very serious, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Gate City who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe penalties, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.