DUI/DWI offenders in Lazear, Colorado are sometimes given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lazear, Colorado who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.