DUI/DWI offenders in Meadow Valley are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be very extreme, including incarceration and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Meadow Valley who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional severe penalties, most will stay away from the court system permanently.