DUI/DWI offenders in Kapaa are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, which can include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kapaa that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more serious consequences, many will remain away from the court system permanently.