DUI/DWI offenders in Makawao are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug treatment center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be very serious, including incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Makawao that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme penalties, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.