DUI/DWI offenders in Hughes are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be quite severe, including incarceration and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Hughes who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will remain out of the court system for good.