DUI/DWI offenders in Mexico Beach, Florida are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, including jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mexico Beach, Florida who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.