DUI/DWI offenders in Montevideo are often given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can often be quite harsh, which can include jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Montevideo who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more serious penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.