DUI/DWI offenders in Mountain Village are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be quite serious, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mountain Village that are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.