DUI/DWI offenders in Johnson City are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be rather serious, including jail time and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Johnson City who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more severe consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.