DUI/DWI offenders in Lafferty are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehab program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be very harsh, including incarceration and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lafferty who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.