DUI/DWI offenders in Jackson are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be quite extreme, including jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Jackson who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.