DUI/DWI offenders in Mescalero are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather severe, and may include incarceration and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mescalero who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe penalties, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.