DUI/DWI offenders in New Orleans, LA. are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite serious, which can include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing 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 New Orleans, LA. who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.